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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.98, 2,843.82 and 1,560.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.98, 2,843.82 and 1,560.51 is: 2,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.98 : 2,843.82 = 1,560.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.98/2,843.82 = 1,560.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.98x = 2,843.82 × 1,560.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.98x = 4,437,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,809.55/2,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.35

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