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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.49, 3,717.33 and 1,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.49, 3,717.33 and 1,560.09 is: 2,335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.49 : 3,717.33 = 1,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.49/3,717.33 = 1,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.49x = 3,717.33 × 1,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.49x = 5,799,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,369.36/2,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.17

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