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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.72, 3,373.54 and 1,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.72, 3,373.54 and 1,560.43 is: 2,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.72 : 3,373.54 = 1,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.72/3,373.54 = 1,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.72x = 3,373.54 × 1,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.72x = 5,264,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,173.02/2,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.28

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