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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.16, 3,741.14 and 2,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.16, 3,741.14 and 2,003.44 is: 2,764.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.16 : 3,741.14 = 2,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.16/3,741.14 = 2,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.16x = 3,741.14 × 2,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.16x = 7,495,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,149.52/2,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.55

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