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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.54, 2,806.29 and 1,149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.54, 2,806.29 and 1,149.42 is: 1,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.54 : 2,806.29 = 1,149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.54/2,806.29 = 1,149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.54x = 2,806.29 × 1,149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.54x = 3,225,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,605.85/2,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.21

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