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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.17, 2,853.97 and 1,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.17, 2,853.97 and 1,184.07 is: 1,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.17 : 2,853.97 = 1,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.17/2,853.97 = 1,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.17x = 2,853.97 × 1,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.17x = 3,379,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,300.26/2,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.96

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