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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.86, 3,792.06 and 1,569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.86, 3,792.06 and 1,569.30 is: 2,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.86 : 3,792.06 = 1,569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.86/3,792.06 = 1,569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.86x = 3,792.06 × 1,569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.86x = 5,950,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,879.76/2,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.64

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