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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.79, 4,807.97 and 1,560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.79, 4,807.97 and 1,560.97 is: 2,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.79 : 4,807.97 = 1,560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.79/4,807.97 = 1,560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.79x = 4,807.97 × 1,560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.79x = 7,505,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,073.94/3,204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.83

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