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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.13, 2,805.91 and 1,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.13, 2,805.91 and 1,148.75 is: 1,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.13 : 2,805.91 = 1,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.13/2,805.91 = 1,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.13x = 2,805.91 × 1,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.13x = 3,223,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,282.73/2,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.38

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