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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.68, 2,854.86 and 1,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.68, 2,854.86 and 1,184.56 is: 1,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.68 : 2,854.86 = 1,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.68/2,854.86 = 1,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.68x = 2,854.86 × 1,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.68x = 3,381,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,752.96/2,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.74

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