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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.03, 3,807.57 and 2,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.03, 3,807.57 and 2,171.54 is: 2,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.03 : 3,807.57 = 2,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.03/3,807.57 = 2,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.03x = 3,807.57 × 2,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.03x = 8,268,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,271.52/2,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.55

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