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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.58, 4,807.29 and 1,560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.58, 4,807.29 and 1,560.91 is: 2,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.58 : 4,807.29 = 1,560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.58/4,807.29 = 1,560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.58x = 4,807.29 × 1,560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.58x = 7,503,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,503,723.00/3,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.57

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