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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.67, 3,787.14 and 1,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.67, 3,787.14 and 1,565.73 is: 2,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.67 : 3,787.14 = 1,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.67/3,787.14 = 1,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.67x = 3,787.14 × 1,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.67x = 5,929,638.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,638.71/2,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.42

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