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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.76, 2,854.44 and 1,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.76, 2,854.44 and 1,184.84 is: 1,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.76 : 2,854.44 = 1,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.76/2,854.44 = 1,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.76x = 2,854.44 × 1,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.76x = 3,382,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,054.69/2,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.82

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