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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.93, 3,789.56 and 1,566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.93, 3,789.56 and 1,566.99 is: 2,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.93 : 3,789.56 = 1,566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.93/3,789.56 = 1,566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.93x = 3,789.56 × 1,566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.93x = 5,938,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,202.62/2,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.55

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