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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.88, 3,780.83 and 1,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.88, 3,780.83 and 1,560.72 is: 2,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.88 : 3,780.83 = 1,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.88/3,780.83 = 1,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.88x = 3,780.83 × 1,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.88x = 5,900,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,817.00/2,739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.68

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