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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.32, 2,806.83 and 1,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.32, 2,806.83 and 1,447.80 is: 1,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.32 : 2,806.83 = 1,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.32/2,806.83 = 1,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.32x = 2,806.83 × 1,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.32x = 4,063,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,728.47/2,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.60

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