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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.44, 4,093.43 and 2,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.44, 4,093.43 and 2,003.20 is: 2,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.44 : 4,093.43 = 2,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.44/4,093.43 = 2,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.44x = 4,093.43 × 2,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.44x = 8,199,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,938.51/2,735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.67

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