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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.08, 2,806.92 and 1,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.08, 2,806.92 and 1,149.92 is: 1,586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.08 : 2,806.92 = 1,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.08/2,806.92 = 1,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.08x = 2,806.92 × 1,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.08x = 3,227,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,733.45/2,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.83

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