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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.18, 3,311.92 and 1,560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.18, 3,311.92 and 1,560.33 is: 2,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.18 : 3,311.92 = 1,560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.18/3,311.92 = 1,560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.18x = 3,311.92 × 1,560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.18x = 5,167,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,690.08/2,401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.15

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