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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.12, 2,853.33 and 1,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.12, 2,853.33 and 1,183.60 is: 1,632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.12 : 2,853.33 = 1,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.12/2,853.33 = 1,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.12x = 2,853.33 × 1,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.12x = 3,377,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,201.39/2,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.98

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