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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.72, 3,787.75 and 1,565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.72, 3,787.75 and 1,565.90 is: 2,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.72 : 3,787.75 = 1,565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.72/3,787.75 = 1,565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.72x = 3,787.75 × 1,565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.72x = 5,931,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,226.14/2,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.96

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