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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.15, 3,716.73 and 2,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.15, 3,716.73 and 2,036.76 is: 2,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.15 : 3,716.73 = 2,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.15/3,716.73 = 2,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.15x = 3,716.73 × 2,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.15x = 7,570,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,086.99/2,700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.58

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