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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.72, 3,792.48 and 1,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.72, 3,792.48 and 1,569.60 is: 2,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.72 : 3,792.48 = 1,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.72/3,792.48 = 1,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.72x = 3,792.48 × 1,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.72x = 5,952,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,676.61/2,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.62

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