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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.23, 2,994.58 and 1,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.23, 2,994.58 and 1,447.05 is: 2,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.23 : 2,994.58 = 1,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.23/2,994.58 = 1,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.23x = 2,994.58 × 1,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.23x = 4,333,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,297.57/2,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.32

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