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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.88, 2,806.94 and 1,149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.88, 2,806.94 and 1,149.86 is: 1,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.88 : 2,806.94 = 1,149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.88/2,806.94 = 1,149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.88x = 2,806.94 × 1,149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.88x = 3,227,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,588.03/2,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.91

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