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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.14, 2,806.90 and 1,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.14, 2,806.90 and 1,149.76 is: 1,586.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.14 : 2,806.90 = 1,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.14/2,806.90 = 1,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.14x = 2,806.90 × 1,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.14x = 3,227,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,261.34/2,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.55

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