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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.41, 3,003.53 and 966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.41, 3,003.53 and 966.17 is: 1,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.41 : 3,003.53 = 966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.41/3,003.53 = 966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.41x = 3,003.53 × 966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.41x = 2,901,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,920.58/2,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.05

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