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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.74, 5,171.88 and 2,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.74, 5,171.88 and 2,069.15 is: 2,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.74 : 5,171.88 = 2,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.74/5,171.88 = 2,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.74x = 5,171.88 × 2,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.74x = 10,701,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701,377.40/3,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.43

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