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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.14, 3,730.06 and 1,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.14, 3,730.06 and 1,995.37 is: 2,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.14 : 3,730.06 = 1,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.14/3,730.06 = 1,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.14x = 3,730.06 × 1,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.14x = 7,442,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,849.82/2,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.41

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