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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.27, 3,252.62 and 1,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.27, 3,252.62 and 1,560.17 is: 2,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.27 : 3,252.62 = 1,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.27/3,252.62 = 1,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.27x = 3,252.62 × 1,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.27x = 5,074,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,652.18/2,358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.85

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