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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.75, 2,806.61 and 1,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.75, 2,806.61 and 1,149.59 is: 1,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.75 : 2,806.61 = 1,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.75/2,806.61 = 1,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.75x = 2,806.61 × 1,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.75x = 3,226,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,431.01/2,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.45

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