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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.37, 3,639.69 and 1,560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.37, 3,639.69 and 1,560.29 is: 2,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.37 : 3,639.69 = 1,560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.37/3,639.69 = 1,560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.37x = 3,639.69 × 1,560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.37x = 5,678,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,971.91/2,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.49

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