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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.38, 3,790.56 and 2,003.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.38, 3,790.56 and 2,003.15 is: 2,760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.38 : 3,790.56 = 2,003.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.38/3,790.56 = 2,003.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.38x = 3,790.56 × 2,003.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.38x = 7,593,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,077.25/2,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.74

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