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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.40, 3,372.36 and 1,560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.40, 3,372.36 and 1,560.20 is: 2,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.40 : 3,372.36 = 1,560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.40/3,372.36 = 1,560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.40x = 3,372.36 × 1,560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.40x = 5,261,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,556.07/2,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.37

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