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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.09, 3,991.08 and 1,565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.09, 3,991.08 and 1,565.79 is: 2,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.09 : 3,991.08 = 1,565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.09/3,991.08 = 1,565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.09x = 3,991.08 × 1,565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.09x = 6,249,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,195.30/2,892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.79

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