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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.56, 3,867.36 and 1,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.56, 3,867.36 and 1,560.64 is: 2,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.56 : 3,867.36 = 1,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.56/3,867.36 = 1,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.56x = 3,867.36 × 1,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.56x = 6,035,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,556.71/2,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.59

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