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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.85, 5,163.71 and 2,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.85, 5,163.71 and 2,063.22 is: 2,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.85 : 5,163.71 = 2,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.85/5,163.71 = 2,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.85x = 5,163.71 × 2,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.85x = 10,653,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,869.75/3,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.22

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