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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.63, 3,457.45 and 1,560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.63, 3,457.45 and 1,560.89 is: 2,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.63 : 3,457.45 = 1,560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.63/3,457.45 = 1,560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.63x = 3,457.45 × 1,560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.63x = 5,396,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,700.86/2,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.69

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