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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.68, 2,854.98 and 1,184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.68, 2,854.98 and 1,184.79 is: 1,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.68 : 2,854.98 = 1,184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.68/2,854.98 = 1,184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.68x = 2,854.98 × 1,184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.68x = 3,382,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,551.75/2,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.13

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