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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.27, 4,735.13 and 2,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.27, 4,735.13 and 2,063.55 is: 3,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.27 : 4,735.13 = 2,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.27/4,735.13 = 2,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.27x = 4,735.13 × 2,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.27x = 9,771,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,167.19/3,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.92

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