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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.83, 5,163.80 and 2,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.83, 5,163.80 and 2,063.36 is: 2,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.83 : 5,163.80 = 2,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.83/5,163.80 = 2,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.83x = 5,163.80 × 2,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.83x = 10,654,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654,742.23/3,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.47

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