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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.71, 3,802.81 and 1,560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.71, 3,802.81 and 1,560.67 is: 2,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.71 : 3,802.81 = 1,560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.71/3,802.81 = 1,560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.71x = 3,802.81 × 1,560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.71x = 5,934,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,934,931.48/2,755.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.69

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