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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.08, 3,991.05 and 1,565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.08, 3,991.05 and 1,565.77 is: 2,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.08 : 3,991.05 = 1,565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.08/3,991.05 = 1,565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.08x = 3,991.05 × 1,565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.08x = 6,249,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,066.36/2,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.75

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