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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.96, 5,163.89 and 2,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.96, 5,163.89 and 2,063.44 is: 2,847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.96 : 5,163.89 = 2,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.96/5,163.89 = 2,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.96x = 5,163.89 × 2,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.96x = 10,655,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655,373.32/3,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.54

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