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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.53, 3,788.30 and 1,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.53, 3,788.30 and 1,566.38 is: 2,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.53 : 3,788.30 = 1,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.53/3,788.30 = 1,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.53x = 3,788.30 × 1,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.53x = 5,933,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,930.74/2,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.10

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