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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.86, 5,163.99 and 2,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.86, 5,163.99 and 2,063.27 is: 2,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.86 : 5,163.99 = 2,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.86/5,163.99 = 2,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.86x = 5,163.99 × 2,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.86x = 10,654,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654,710.82/3,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.44

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