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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.64, 2,806.85 and 1,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.64, 2,806.85 and 1,149.53 is: 1,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.64 : 2,806.85 = 1,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.64/2,806.85 = 1,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.64x = 2,806.85 × 1,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.64x = 3,226,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,547.12/2,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.59

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