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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.92, 5,164.09 and 2,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.92, 5,164.09 and 2,063.33 is: 2,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.92 : 5,164.09 = 2,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.92/5,164.09 = 2,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.92x = 5,164.09 × 2,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.92x = 10,655,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655,188.26/3,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.52

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