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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.36, 2,806.95 and 1,149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.36, 2,806.95 and 1,149.97 is: 1,586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.36 : 2,806.95 = 1,149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.36/2,806.95 = 1,149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.36x = 2,806.95 × 1,149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.36x = 3,227,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,908.29/2,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.69

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