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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.58, 2,854.80 and 1,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.58, 2,854.80 and 1,184.66 is: 1,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.58 : 2,854.80 = 1,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.58/2,854.80 = 1,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.58x = 2,854.80 × 1,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.58x = 3,381,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,967.37/2,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.92

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