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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.87, 5,163.06 and 2,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.87, 5,163.06 and 2,343.81 is: 3,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.87 : 5,163.06 = 2,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.87/5,163.06 = 2,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.87x = 5,163.06 × 2,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.87x = 12,101,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,231.66/3,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.01

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