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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.12, 3,791.52 and 1,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.12, 3,791.52 and 1,568.72 is: 2,165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.12 : 3,791.52 = 1,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.12/3,791.52 = 1,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.12x = 3,791.52 × 1,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.12x = 5,947,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,947,833.25/2,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.12

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