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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.89, 2,806.85 and 1,149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.89, 2,806.85 and 1,149.79 is: 1,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.89 : 2,806.85 = 1,149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.89/2,806.85 = 1,149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.89x = 2,806.85 × 1,149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.89x = 3,227,282.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,282.31/2,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.75

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