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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.49, 3,807.90 and 1,564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.49, 3,807.90 and 1,564.47 is: 2,158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.49 : 3,807.90 = 1,564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.49/3,807.90 = 1,564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.49x = 3,807.90 × 1,564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.49x = 5,957,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,345.31/2,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.86

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