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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.60, 3,066.52 and 1,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.60, 3,066.52 and 1,560 is: 2,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.60 : 3,066.52 = 1,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.60/3,066.52 = 1,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.60x = 3,066.52 × 1,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.60x = 4,783,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,783,771.20/2,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.33

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