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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.61, 5,163.34 and 2,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.61, 5,163.34 and 2,062.97 is: 2,846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.61 : 5,163.34 = 2,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.61/5,163.34 = 2,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.61x = 5,163.34 × 2,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.61x = 10,651,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651,815.52/3,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.85

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