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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.12, 4,808.08 and 1,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.12, 4,808.08 and 1,560.28 is: 2,340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.12 : 4,808.08 = 1,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.12/4,808.08 = 1,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.12x = 4,808.08 × 1,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.12x = 7,501,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,951.06/3,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.61

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