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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.51, 5,262.89 and 1,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.51, 5,262.89 and 1,560.27 is: 2,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.51 : 5,262.89 = 1,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.51/5,262.89 = 1,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.51x = 5,262.89 × 1,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.51x = 8,211,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,521.58/3,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.13

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