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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.64, 3,786.72 and 1,564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.64, 3,786.72 and 1,564.82 is: 2,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.64 : 3,786.72 = 1,564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.64/3,786.72 = 1,564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.64x = 3,786.72 × 1,564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.64x = 5,925,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,535.19/2,743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.73

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