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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.68, 5,163.55 and 2,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.68, 5,163.55 and 2,063.15 is: 2,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.68 : 5,163.55 = 2,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.68/5,163.55 = 2,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.68x = 5,163.55 × 2,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.68x = 10,653,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,166.57/3,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.17

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