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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.78, 3,792.18 and 1,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.78, 3,792.18 and 1,569.23 is: 2,165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.78 : 3,792.18 = 1,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.78/3,792.18 = 1,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.78x = 3,792.18 × 1,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.78x = 5,950,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,802.62/2,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.68

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