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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.32, 2,807.37 and 1,149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.32, 2,807.37 and 1,149.93 is: 1,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.32 : 2,807.37 = 1,149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.32/2,807.37 = 1,149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.32x = 2,807.37 × 1,149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.32x = 3,228,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,278.98/2,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.91

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