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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.56, 3,890.80 and 1,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.56, 3,890.80 and 1,560.28 is: 2,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.56 : 3,890.80 = 1,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.56/3,890.80 = 1,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.56x = 3,890.80 × 1,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.56x = 6,070,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,737.42/2,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.08

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