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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.93, 4,727.89 and 2,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.93, 4,727.89 and 2,368.14 is: 3,538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.93 : 4,727.89 = 2,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.93/4,727.89 = 2,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.93x = 4,727.89 × 2,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.93x = 11,196,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196,299.50/3,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.73

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