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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.44, 2,773.72 and 1,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.44, 2,773.72 and 1,446.80 is: 1,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.44 : 2,773.72 = 1,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.44/2,773.72 = 1,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.44x = 2,773.72 × 1,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.44x = 4,013,018.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,018.10/2,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.07

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