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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.87, 3,371.66 and 1,560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.87, 3,371.66 and 1,560.07 is: 2,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.87 : 3,371.66 = 1,560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.87/3,371.66 = 1,560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.87x = 3,371.66 × 1,560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.87x = 5,260,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,017.82/2,443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.33

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