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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.10, 4,175.88 and 2,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.10, 4,175.88 and 2,676.74 is: 3,987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.10 : 4,175.88 = 2,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.10/4,175.88 = 2,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.10x = 4,175.88 × 2,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.10x = 11,177,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177,724.15/2,803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.64

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