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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.88, 3,793.26 and 1,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.88, 3,793.26 and 1,569.72 is: 2,166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.88 : 3,793.26 = 1,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.88/3,793.26 = 1,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.88x = 3,793.26 × 1,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.88x = 5,954,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954,356.09/2,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.10

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