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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.71, 3,250.83 and 1,560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.71, 3,250.83 and 1,560.05 is: 2,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.71 : 3,250.83 = 1,560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.71/3,250.83 = 1,560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.71x = 3,250.83 × 1,560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.71x = 5,071,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,441.09/2,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.92

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