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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.37, 4,035.50 and 2,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.37, 4,035.50 and 2,375.32 is: 3,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.37 : 4,035.50 = 2,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.37/4,035.50 = 2,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.37x = 4,035.50 × 2,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.37x = 9,585,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,571.81/2,703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.79

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