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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.82, 3,787.84 and 1,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.82, 3,787.84 and 1,566.26 is: 2,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.82 : 3,787.84 = 1,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.82/3,787.84 = 1,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.82x = 3,787.84 × 1,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.82x = 5,932,742.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,742.28/2,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.43

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