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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.90, 2,806.77 and 1,149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.90, 2,806.77 and 1,149.70 is: 1,586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.90 : 2,806.77 = 1,149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.90/2,806.77 = 1,149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.90x = 2,806.77 × 1,149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.90x = 3,226,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,937.72/2,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.58

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