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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.32, 3,792.96 and 1,569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.32, 3,792.96 and 1,569.57 is: 2,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.32 : 3,792.96 = 1,569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.32/3,792.96 = 1,569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.32x = 3,792.96 × 1,569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.32x = 5,953,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,316.23/2,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.17

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