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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.82, 2,854.14 and 1,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.82, 2,854.14 and 1,184.14 is: 1,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.82 : 2,854.14 = 1,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.82/2,854.14 = 1,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.82x = 2,854.14 × 1,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.82x = 3,379,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,701.34/2,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.64

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