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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.43, 3,522.36 and 1,560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.43, 3,522.36 and 1,560.73 is: 2,338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.43 : 3,522.36 = 1,560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.43/3,522.36 = 1,560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.43x = 3,522.36 × 1,560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.43x = 5,497,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,497,444.12/2,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.91

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