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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.16, 3,182.08 and 1,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.16, 3,182.08 and 1,560.14 is: 2,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.16 : 3,182.08 = 1,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.16/3,182.08 = 1,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.16x = 3,182.08 × 1,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.16x = 4,964,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,490.29/2,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.64

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