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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.60, 3,791.94 and 1,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.60, 3,791.94 and 1,569.14 is: 2,165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.60 : 3,791.94 = 1,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.60/3,791.94 = 1,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.60x = 3,791.94 × 1,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.60x = 5,950,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,084.73/2,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.56

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