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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.82, 3,652.38 and 1,560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.82, 3,652.38 and 1,560.30 is: 2,330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.82 : 3,652.38 = 1,560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.82/3,652.38 = 1,560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.82x = 3,652.38 × 1,560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.82x = 5,698,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,808.51/2,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.97

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