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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.78, 3,786.44 and 1,564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.78, 3,786.44 and 1,564.91 is: 2,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.78 : 3,786.44 = 1,564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.78/3,786.44 = 1,564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.78x = 3,786.44 × 1,564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.78x = 5,925,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,437.82/2,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.59

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