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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.53, 3,792.93 and 1,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.53, 3,792.93 and 1,569.44 is: 2,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.53 : 3,792.93 = 1,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.53/3,792.93 = 1,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.53x = 3,792.93 × 1,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.53x = 5,952,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,779.66/2,748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.80

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