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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.34, 2,805.87 and 1,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.34, 2,805.87 and 1,149.12 is: 1,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.34 : 2,805.87 = 1,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.34/2,805.87 = 1,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.34x = 2,805.87 × 1,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.34x = 3,224,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,281.33/2,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.71

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