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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.92, 3,779.04 and 1,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.92, 3,779.04 and 1,560.64 is: 2,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.92 : 3,779.04 = 1,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.92/3,779.04 = 1,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.92x = 3,779.04 × 1,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.92x = 5,897,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,720.99/2,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.30

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