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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.72, 3,120.96 and 1,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.72, 3,120.96 and 1,560.88 is: 2,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.72 : 3,120.96 = 1,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.72/3,120.96 = 1,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.72x = 3,120.96 × 1,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.72x = 4,871,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,444.04/2,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.82

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