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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.60, 2,854.68 and 1,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.60, 2,854.68 and 1,184.44 is: 1,634.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.60 : 2,854.68 = 1,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.60/2,854.68 = 1,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.60x = 2,854.68 × 1,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.60x = 3,381,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,197.18/2,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.53

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