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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.47, 5,628.49 and 1,560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.47, 5,628.49 and 1,560.89 is: 2,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.47 : 5,628.49 = 1,560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.47/5,628.49 = 1,560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.47x = 5,628.49 × 1,560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.47x = 8,785,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,453.76/3,753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.62

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