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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.14, 2,805.51 and 1,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.14, 2,805.51 and 1,148.94 is: 1,585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.14 : 2,805.51 = 1,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.14/2,805.51 = 1,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.14x = 2,805.51 × 1,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.14x = 3,223,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,371.63/2,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.41

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