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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.68, 4,143.87 and 2,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.68, 4,143.87 and 2,503.40 is: 3,748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.68 : 4,143.87 = 2,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.68/4,143.87 = 2,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.68x = 4,143.87 × 2,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.68x = 10,373,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373,743.44/2,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.17

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