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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.41, 4,106.43 and 2,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.41, 4,106.43 and 2,003.76 is: 3,006.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.41 : 4,106.43 = 2,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.41/4,106.43 = 2,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.41x = 4,106.43 × 2,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.41x = 8,228,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,300.18/2,736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.97

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