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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.19, 4,171.68 and 2,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.19, 4,171.68 and 2,709.77 is: 4,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.19 : 4,171.68 = 2,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.19/4,171.68 = 2,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.19x = 4,171.68 × 2,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.19x = 11,304,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,304,272.46/2,803.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.65

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