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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,886.83, 3,983.82 and 1,560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,886.83, 3,983.82 and 1,560.53 is: 2,153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,886.83 : 3,983.82 = 1,560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,886.83/3,983.82 = 1,560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,886.83x = 3,983.82 × 1,560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,886.83x = 6,216,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,850.71/2,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.53

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