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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.52, 3,790.68 and 1,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.52, 3,790.68 and 1,568.36 is: 2,163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.52 : 3,790.68 = 1,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.52/3,790.68 = 1,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.52x = 3,790.68 × 1,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.52x = 5,945,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,150.88/2,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.82

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