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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.28, 3,635.10 and 1,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.28, 3,635.10 and 1,560.80 is: 2,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.28 : 3,635.10 = 1,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.28/3,635.10 = 1,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.28x = 3,635.10 × 1,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.28x = 5,673,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,664.08/2,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.50

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