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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.82, 3,792.27 and 1,569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.82, 3,792.27 and 1,569.07 is: 2,165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.82 : 3,792.27 = 1,569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.82/3,792.27 = 1,569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.82x = 3,792.27 × 1,569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.82x = 5,950,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,337.09/2,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.48

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