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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.54, 2,764.71 and 1,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.54, 2,764.71 and 1,447.08 is: 1,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.54 : 2,764.71 = 1,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.54/2,764.71 = 1,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.54x = 2,764.71 × 1,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.54x = 4,000,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,756.55/2,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.85

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