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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.62, 3,867.51 and 1,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.62, 3,867.51 and 1,560.62 is: 2,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.62 : 3,867.51 = 1,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.62/3,867.51 = 1,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.62x = 3,867.51 × 1,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.62x = 6,035,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,713.46/2,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.60

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