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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.23, 3,526.36 and 1,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.23, 3,526.36 and 1,560.22 is: 2,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.23 : 3,526.36 = 1,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.23/3,526.36 = 1,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.23x = 3,526.36 × 1,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.23x = 5,501,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,501,897.40/2,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.19

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