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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.88, 5,163.83 and 2,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.88, 5,163.83 and 2,063.35 is: 2,847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.88 : 5,163.83 = 2,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.88/5,163.83 = 2,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.88x = 5,163.83 × 2,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.88x = 10,654,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654,788.63/3,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.44

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