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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.69, 3,787.31 and 1,565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.69, 3,787.31 and 1,565.69 is: 2,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.69 : 3,787.31 = 1,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.69/3,787.31 = 1,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.69x = 3,787.31 × 1,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.69x = 5,929,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,738.37/2,744.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.44

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