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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.37, 3,787.35 and 1,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.37, 3,787.35 and 1,565.22 is: 2,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.37 : 3,787.35 = 1,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.37/3,787.35 = 1,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.37x = 3,787.35 × 1,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.37x = 5,928,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,035.97/2,744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.07

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