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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.98, 5,164.25 and 2,063.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.98, 5,164.25 and 2,063.55 is: 2,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.98 : 5,164.25 = 2,063.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.98/5,164.25 = 2,063.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.98x = 5,164.25 × 2,063.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.98x = 10,656,677.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656,677.77/3,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.87

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