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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.65, 2,806.47 and 1,149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.65, 2,806.47 and 1,149.46 is: 1,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.65 : 2,806.47 = 1,149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.65/2,806.47 = 1,149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.65x = 2,806.47 × 1,149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.65x = 3,225,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,925.01/2,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.27

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