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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.92, 3,792.78 and 1,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.92, 3,792.78 and 1,569.76 is: 2,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.92 : 3,792.78 = 1,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.92/3,792.78 = 1,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.92x = 3,792.78 × 1,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.92x = 5,953,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,754.33/2,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.85

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