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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.73, 3,788.09 and 1,566.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.73, 3,788.09 and 1,566.05 is: 2,161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.73 : 3,788.09 = 1,566.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.73/3,788.09 = 1,566.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.73x = 3,788.09 × 1,566.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.73x = 5,932,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,311.57/2,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.35

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