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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.78, 3,371.88 and 1,560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.78, 3,371.88 and 1,560.70 is: 2,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.78 : 3,371.88 = 1,560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.78/3,371.88 = 1,560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.78x = 3,371.88 × 1,560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.78x = 5,262,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,493.12/2,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.42

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