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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.60, 3,028.56 and 1,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.60, 3,028.56 and 1,560.80 is: 2,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.60 : 3,028.56 = 1,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.60/3,028.56 = 1,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.60x = 3,028.56 × 1,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.60x = 4,726,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,976.45/2,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.24

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