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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.88, 3,787.74 and 1,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.88, 3,787.74 and 1,565.72 is: 2,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.88 : 3,787.74 = 1,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.88/3,787.74 = 1,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.88x = 3,787.74 × 1,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.88x = 5,930,540.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930,540.27/2,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.58

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