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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.44, 3,874.44 and 1,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.44, 3,874.44 and 1,565.44 is: 2,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.44 : 3,874.44 = 1,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.44/3,874.44 = 1,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.44x = 3,874.44 × 1,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.44x = 6,065,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,203.35/2,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.40

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