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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.78, 3,374.09 and 1,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.78, 3,374.09 and 1,560.78 is: 2,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.78 : 3,374.09 = 1,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.78/3,374.09 = 1,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.78x = 3,374.09 × 1,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.78x = 5,266,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,204.39/2,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.94

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