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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.68, 3,436.62 and 1,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.68, 3,436.62 and 1,560.52 is: 2,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.68 : 3,436.62 = 1,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.68/3,436.62 = 1,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.68x = 3,436.62 × 1,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.68x = 5,362,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,914.24/2,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.15

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