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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.87, 3,730.68 and 2,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.87, 3,730.68 and 2,075.04 is: 2,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.87 : 3,730.68 = 2,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.87/3,730.68 = 2,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.87x = 3,730.68 × 2,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.87x = 7,741,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,310.23/2,703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.05

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