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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.31, 2,806.02 and 1,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.31, 2,806.02 and 1,149.20 is: 1,585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.31 : 2,806.02 = 1,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.31/2,806.02 = 1,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.31x = 2,806.02 × 1,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.31x = 3,224,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,658.41/2,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.92

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