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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.63, 3,780.69 and 1,560.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.63, 3,780.69 and 1,560.81 is: 2,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.63 : 3,780.69 = 1,560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.63/3,780.69 = 1,560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.63x = 3,780.69 × 1,560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.63x = 5,900,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,938.76/2,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.92

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