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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.09, 3,314.03 and 1,560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.09, 3,314.03 and 1,560.33 is: 2,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.09 : 3,314.03 = 1,560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.09/3,314.03 = 1,560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.09x = 3,314.03 × 1,560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.09x = 5,170,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,995.11/2,401.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.60

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