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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.42, 3,792.69 and 1,569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.42, 3,792.69 and 1,569.46 is: 2,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.42 : 3,792.69 = 1,569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.42/3,792.69 = 1,569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.42x = 3,792.69 × 1,569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.42x = 5,952,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,475.25/2,748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.78

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