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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.97, 5,163.68 and 2,063.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.97, 5,163.68 and 2,063.29 is: 2,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.97 : 5,163.68 = 2,063.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.97/5,163.68 = 2,063.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.97x = 5,163.68 × 2,063.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.97x = 10,654,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654,143.49/3,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.20

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