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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.77, 2,806.48 and 1,149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.77, 2,806.48 and 1,149.58 is: 1,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.77 : 2,806.48 = 1,149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.77/2,806.48 = 1,149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.77x = 2,806.48 × 1,149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.77x = 3,226,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,267.53/2,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.35

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