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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.38, 3,125.72 and 1,560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.38, 3,125.72 and 1,560.44 is: 2,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.38 : 3,125.72 = 1,560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.38/3,125.72 = 1,560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.38x = 3,125.72 × 1,560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.38x = 4,877,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,498.52/2,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.21

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