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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.95, 2,855.21 and 1,184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.95, 2,855.21 and 1,184.79 is: 1,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.95 : 2,855.21 = 1,184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.95/2,855.21 = 1,184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.95x = 2,855.21 × 1,184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.95x = 3,382,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,818.33/2,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.04

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