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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.35, 3,386.18 and 1,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.35, 3,386.18 and 1,560.72 is: 2,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.35 : 3,386.18 = 1,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.35/3,386.18 = 1,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.35x = 3,386.18 × 1,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.35x = 5,284,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,883.81/2,261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.05

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