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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.30, 3,526.63 and 1,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.30, 3,526.63 and 1,560.36 is: 2,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.30 : 3,526.63 = 1,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.30/3,526.63 = 1,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.30x = 3,526.63 × 1,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.30x = 5,502,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,830.49/2,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.50

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