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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.13, 2,854.02 and 1,183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.13, 2,854.02 and 1,183.93 is: 1,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.13 : 2,854.02 = 1,183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.13/2,854.02 = 1,183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.13x = 2,854.02 × 1,183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.13x = 3,378,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,959.90/2,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.82

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