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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.36, 3,262.65 and 1,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.36, 3,262.65 and 1,560.76 is: 2,339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.36 : 3,262.65 = 1,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.36/3,262.65 = 1,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.36x = 3,262.65 × 1,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.36x = 5,092,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,213.61/2,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.78

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