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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.42, 2,806.24 and 1,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.42, 2,806.24 and 1,149.36 is: 1,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.42 : 2,806.24 = 1,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.42/2,806.24 = 1,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.42x = 2,806.24 × 1,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.42x = 3,225,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,380.01/2,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.18

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