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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.52, 3,526.94 and 1,560.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.52, 3,526.94 and 1,560.59 is: 2,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.52 : 3,526.94 = 1,560.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.52/3,526.94 = 1,560.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.52x = 3,526.94 × 1,560.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.52x = 5,504,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,081.86/2,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.81

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