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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.55, 2,806.38 and 1,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.55, 2,806.38 and 1,149.30 is: 1,586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.55 : 2,806.38 = 1,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.55/2,806.38 = 1,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.55x = 2,806.38 × 1,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.55x = 3,225,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,372.53/2,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.08

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