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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.40, 2,806.50 and 1,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.40, 2,806.50 and 1,194.60 is: 1,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.40 : 2,806.50 = 1,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.40/2,806.50 = 1,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.40x = 2,806.50 × 1,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.40x = 3,352,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,644.90/2,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.79

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