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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.68, 3,791.76 and 1,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.68, 3,791.76 and 1,568.72 is: 2,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.68 : 3,791.76 = 1,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.68/3,791.76 = 1,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.68x = 3,791.76 × 1,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.68x = 5,948,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,209.75/2,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.81

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