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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.27, 2,921.94 and 1,560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.27, 2,921.94 and 1,560.18 is: 2,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.27 : 2,921.94 = 1,560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.27/2,921.94 = 1,560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.27x = 2,921.94 × 1,560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.27x = 4,558,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,752.35/2,118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.11

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