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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.10, 4,157.55 and 2,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.10, 4,157.55 and 2,003.70 is: 3,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.10 : 4,157.55 = 2,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.10/4,157.55 = 2,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.10x = 4,157.55 × 2,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.10x = 8,330,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,482.94/2,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.95

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