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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.27, 2,854.14 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.27, 2,854.14 and 1,183.44 is: 1,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.27 : 2,854.14 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.27/2,854.14 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.27x = 2,854.14 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.27x = 3,377,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,709.71/2,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.11

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