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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.84, 2,855.12 and 1,184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.84, 2,855.12 and 1,184.93 is: 1,635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.84 : 2,855.12 = 1,184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.84/2,855.12 = 1,184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.84x = 2,855.12 × 1,184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.84x = 3,383,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,117.34/2,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.27

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