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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.93, 3,792.60 and 1,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.93, 3,792.60 and 1,569.17 is: 2,164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.93 : 3,792.60 = 1,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.93/3,792.60 = 1,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.93x = 3,792.60 × 1,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.93x = 5,951,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951,215.18/2,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.92

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