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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.48, 2,767.82 and 1,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.48, 2,767.82 and 1,447.80 is: 1,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.48 : 2,767.82 = 1,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.48/2,767.82 = 1,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.48x = 2,767.82 × 1,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.48x = 4,007,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,249.80/2,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.15

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