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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.10, 2,805.66 and 1,148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.10, 2,805.66 and 1,148.90 is: 1,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.10 : 2,805.66 = 1,148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.10/2,805.66 = 1,148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.10x = 2,805.66 × 1,148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.10x = 3,223,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,422.77/2,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.47

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