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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.73, 2,875.94 and 1,560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.73, 2,875.94 and 1,560.85 is: 2,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.73 : 2,875.94 = 1,560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.73/2,875.94 = 1,560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.73x = 2,875.94 × 1,560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.73x = 4,488,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,901.81/2,085.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.20

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