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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.06, 2,961.09 and 1,447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.06, 2,961.09 and 1,447.38 is: 1,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.06 : 2,961.09 = 1,447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.06/2,961.09 = 1,447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.06x = 2,961.09 × 1,447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.06x = 4,285,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,822.44/2,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.00

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