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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.86, 2,806.77 and 1,149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.86, 2,806.77 and 1,149.61 is: 1,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.86 : 2,806.77 = 1,149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.86/2,806.77 = 1,149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.86x = 2,806.77 × 1,149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.86x = 3,226,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,690.86/2,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.49

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