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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.32, 3,619.25 and 1,560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.32, 3,619.25 and 1,560.14 is: 2,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.32 : 3,619.25 = 1,560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.32/3,619.25 = 1,560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.32x = 3,619.25 × 1,560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.32x = 5,646,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,536.70/2,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.26

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