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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.56, 3,525.46 and 1,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.56, 3,525.46 and 1,560.36 is: 2,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.56 : 3,525.46 = 1,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.56/3,525.46 = 1,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.56x = 3,525.46 × 1,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.56x = 5,500,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500,986.77/2,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.40

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