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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.66, 3,438.98 and 1,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.66, 3,438.98 and 1,560.42 is: 2,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.66 : 3,438.98 = 1,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.66/3,438.98 = 1,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.66x = 3,438.98 × 1,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.66x = 5,366,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,253.17/2,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.62

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