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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.69, 2,837.91 and 1,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.69, 2,837.91 and 1,560.42 is: 2,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.69 : 2,837.91 = 1,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.69/2,837.91 = 1,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.69x = 2,837.91 × 1,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.69x = 4,428,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,331.52/2,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.04

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