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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.06, 5,658.75 and 2,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.06, 5,658.75 and 2,703 is: 3,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.06 : 5,658.75 = 2,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.06/5,658.75 = 2,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.06x = 5,658.75 × 2,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.06x = 15,295,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,601.25/4,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.67

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