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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.38, 3,802.23 and 1,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.38, 3,802.23 and 1,560.50 is: 2,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.38 : 3,802.23 = 1,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.38/3,802.23 = 1,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.38x = 3,802.23 × 1,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.38x = 5,933,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,360.90/2,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.37

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