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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.59, 2,806.65 and 1,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.59, 2,806.65 and 1,149.76 is: 1,586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.59 : 2,806.65 = 1,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.59/2,806.65 = 1,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.59x = 2,806.65 × 1,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.59x = 3,226,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,973.90/2,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.84

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