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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.51, 5,163.41 and 2,063.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.51, 5,163.41 and 2,063.09 is: 2,847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.51 : 5,163.41 = 2,063.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.51/5,163.41 = 2,063.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.51x = 5,163.41 × 2,063.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.51x = 10,652,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,652,579.54/3,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.13

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