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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.88, 3,130.76 and 1,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.88, 3,130.76 and 1,560.60 is: 2,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.88 : 3,130.76 = 1,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.88/3,130.76 = 1,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.88x = 3,130.76 × 1,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.88x = 4,885,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,867.96/2,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.33

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