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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.94, 2,800.06 and 1,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.94, 2,800.06 and 1,441.45 is: 1,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.94 : 2,800.06 = 1,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.94/2,800.06 = 1,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.94x = 2,800.06 × 1,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.94x = 4,036,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,146.49/2,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.35

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