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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,006.97, 2,762.46 and 1,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,006.97, 2,762.46 and 1,446.55 is: 1,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,006.97 : 2,762.46 = 1,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,006.97/2,762.46 = 1,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,006.97x = 2,762.46 × 1,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,006.97x = 3,996,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,036.51/2,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.08

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