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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.17, 2,806.31 and 1,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.17, 2,806.31 and 1,149.27 is: 1,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.17 : 2,806.31 = 1,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.17/2,806.31 = 1,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.17x = 2,806.31 × 1,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.17x = 3,225,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,207.89/2,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.30

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