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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.89, 3,779.69 and 1,560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.89, 3,779.69 and 1,560.03 is: 2,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.89 : 3,779.69 = 1,560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.89/3,779.69 = 1,560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.89x = 3,779.69 × 1,560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.89x = 5,896,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,896,421.99/2,738.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.85

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