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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.77, 5,163.67 and 2,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.77, 5,163.67 and 2,063.23 is: 2,847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.77 : 5,163.67 = 2,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.77/5,163.67 = 2,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.77x = 5,163.67 × 2,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.77x = 10,653,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,867.73/3,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.28

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