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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.83, 3,451.55 and 1,560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.83, 3,451.55 and 1,560.87 is: 2,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.83 : 3,451.55 = 1,560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.83/3,451.55 = 1,560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.83x = 3,451.55 × 1,560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.83x = 5,387,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,413.04/2,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.47

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