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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.97, 2,761.09 and 1,445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.97, 2,761.09 and 1,445.55 is: 1,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.97 : 2,761.09 = 1,445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.97/2,761.09 = 1,445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.97x = 2,761.09 × 1,445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.97x = 3,991,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,279.68/2,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.71

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