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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.56, 3,808.62 and 1,565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.56, 3,808.62 and 1,565.42 is: 2,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.56 : 3,808.62 = 1,565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.56/3,808.62 = 1,565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.56x = 3,808.62 × 1,565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.56x = 5,962,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,070.88/2,760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.74

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