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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.76, 3,525.90 and 1,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.76, 3,525.90 and 1,560.17 is: 2,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.76 : 3,525.90 = 1,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.76/3,525.90 = 1,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.76x = 3,525.90 × 1,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.76x = 5,501,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,003.40/2,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.24

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