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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.02, 2,805.53 and 1,148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.02, 2,805.53 and 1,148.77 is: 1,585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.02 : 2,805.53 = 1,148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.02/2,805.53 = 1,148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.02x = 2,805.53 × 1,148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.02x = 3,222,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,894.67/2,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.28

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