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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.80, 3,048.19 and 1,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.80, 3,048.19 and 1,157.02 is: 1,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.80 : 3,048.19 = 1,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.80/3,048.19 = 1,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.80x = 3,048.19 × 1,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.80x = 3,526,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,806.28/2,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.10

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