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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.12, 3,982.58 and 1,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.12, 3,982.58 and 1,560.60 is: 2,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.12 : 3,982.58 = 1,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.12/3,982.58 = 1,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.12x = 3,982.58 × 1,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.12x = 6,215,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,215,214.35/2,654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.72

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