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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.38, 3,260.33 and 1,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.38, 3,260.33 and 1,560.28 is: 2,338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.38 : 3,260.33 = 1,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.38/3,260.33 = 1,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.38x = 3,260.33 × 1,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.38x = 5,087,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,019.89/2,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.46

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