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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.48, 3,371.22 and 1,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.48, 3,371.22 and 1,560.60 is: 2,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.48 : 3,371.22 = 1,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.48/3,371.22 = 1,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.48x = 3,371.22 × 1,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.48x = 5,261,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,125.93/2,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.37

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