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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.72, 3,794.54 and 1,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.72, 3,794.54 and 1,569.56 is: 2,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.72 : 3,794.54 = 1,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.72/3,794.54 = 1,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.72x = 3,794.54 × 1,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.72x = 5,955,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,771.61/2,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.74

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