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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.87, 3,788.13 and 1,566.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.87, 3,788.13 and 1,566.02 is: 2,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.87 : 3,788.13 = 1,566.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.87/3,788.13 = 1,566.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.87x = 3,788.13 × 1,566.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.87x = 5,932,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,268.40/2,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.22

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