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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.68, 2,805.64 and 1,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.68, 2,805.64 and 1,149 is: 1,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.68 : 2,805.64 = 1,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.68/2,805.64 = 1,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.68x = 2,805.64 × 1,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.68x = 3,223,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,680.36/2,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.93

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