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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.34, 2,765.90 and 1,447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.34, 2,765.90 and 1,447.65 is: 1,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.34 : 2,765.90 = 1,447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.34/2,765.90 = 1,447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.34x = 2,765.90 × 1,447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.34x = 4,004,047.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,047.90/2,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.70

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