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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.08, 3,789.91 and 1,567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.08, 3,789.91 and 1,567.53 is: 2,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.08 : 3,789.91 = 1,567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.08/3,789.91 = 1,567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.08x = 3,789.91 × 1,567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.08x = 5,940,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,797.62/2,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.59

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