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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.36, 2,805.57 and 1,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.36, 2,805.57 and 1,148.97 is: 1,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.36 : 2,805.57 = 1,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.36/2,805.57 = 1,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.36x = 2,805.57 × 1,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.36x = 3,223,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,515.76/2,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.32

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