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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,731.79, 5,149.74 and 2,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,731.79, 5,149.74 and 2,053.18 is: 2,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,731.79 : 5,149.74 = 2,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,731.79/5,149.74 = 2,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,731.79x = 5,149.74 × 2,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,731.79x = 10,573,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573,343.17/3,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.32

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