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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.38, 2,854.26 and 1,184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.38, 2,854.26 and 1,184.09 is: 1,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.38 : 2,854.26 = 1,184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.38/2,854.26 = 1,184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.38x = 2,854.26 × 1,184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.38x = 3,379,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,686.45/2,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.98

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