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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.88, 3,787.93 and 1,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.88, 3,787.93 and 1,565.92 is: 2,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.88 : 3,787.93 = 1,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.88/3,787.93 = 1,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.88x = 3,787.93 × 1,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.88x = 5,931,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,595.35/2,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.97

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