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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.88, 2,806.73 and 1,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.88, 2,806.73 and 1,149.87 is: 1,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.88 : 2,806.73 = 1,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.88/2,806.73 = 1,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.88x = 2,806.73 × 1,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.88x = 3,227,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,368.88/2,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.80

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