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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.01, 2,805.60 and 1,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.01, 2,805.60 and 1,148.64 is: 1,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.01 : 2,805.60 = 1,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.01/2,805.60 = 1,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.01x = 2,805.60 × 1,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.01x = 3,222,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,624.38/2,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.15

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