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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.84, 2,767.97 and 1,449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.84, 2,767.97 and 1,449.15 is: 1,998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.84 : 2,767.97 = 1,449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.84/2,767.97 = 1,449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.84x = 2,767.97 × 1,449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.84x = 4,011,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,196.48/2,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.77

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