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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.14, 2,806.89 and 1,149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.14, 2,806.89 and 1,149.94 is: 1,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.14 : 2,806.89 = 1,149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.14/2,806.89 = 1,149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.14x = 2,806.89 × 1,149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.14x = 3,227,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,755.09/2,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.79

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