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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.88, 3,791.88 and 1,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.88, 3,791.88 and 1,568.72 is: 2,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.88 : 3,791.88 = 1,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.88/3,791.88 = 1,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.88x = 3,791.88 × 1,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.88x = 5,948,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,397.99/2,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.72

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