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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.82, 2,806.14 and 1,447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.82, 2,806.14 and 1,447.30 is: 1,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.82 : 2,806.14 = 1,447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.82/2,806.14 = 1,447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.82x = 2,806.14 × 1,447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.82x = 4,061,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,326.42/2,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.91

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