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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.02, 2,806.91 and 1,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.02, 2,806.91 and 1,149.77 is: 1,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.02 : 2,806.91 = 1,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.02/2,806.91 = 1,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.02x = 2,806.91 × 1,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.02x = 3,227,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,281.13/2,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.66

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