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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.40, 3,374.28 and 1,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.40, 3,374.28 and 1,560.24 is: 2,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.40 : 3,374.28 = 1,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.40/3,374.28 = 1,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.40x = 3,374.28 × 1,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.40x = 5,264,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,686.63/2,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.77

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