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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.94, 2,806.65 and 1,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.94, 2,806.65 and 1,149.96 is: 1,586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.94 : 2,806.65 = 1,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.94/2,806.65 = 1,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.94x = 2,806.65 × 1,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.94x = 3,227,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,535.23/2,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.84

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