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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.80, 3,311.94 and 1,560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.80, 3,311.94 and 1,560.92 is: 2,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.80 : 3,311.94 = 1,560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.80/3,311.94 = 1,560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.80x = 3,311.94 × 1,560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.80x = 5,169,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,673.38/2,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.21

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