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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.72, 3,598.66 and 1,560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.72, 3,598.66 and 1,560.44 is: 2,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.72 : 3,598.66 = 1,560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.72/3,598.66 = 1,560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.72x = 3,598.66 × 1,560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.72x = 5,615,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,493.01/2,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.41

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