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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.74, 2,757.14 and 1,440.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.74, 2,757.14 and 1,440.05 is: 1,987.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.74 : 2,757.14 = 1,440.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.74/2,757.14 = 1,440.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.74x = 2,757.14 × 1,440.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.74x = 3,970,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,412.26/1,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.46

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