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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.24, 3,526.55 and 1,560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.24, 3,526.55 and 1,560.30 is: 2,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.24 : 3,526.55 = 1,560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.24/3,526.55 = 1,560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.24x = 3,526.55 × 1,560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.24x = 5,502,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,475.97/2,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.41

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