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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.55, 5,847.93 and 1,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.55, 5,847.93 and 1,560.24 is: 2,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.55 : 5,847.93 = 1,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.55/5,847.93 = 1,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.55x = 5,847.93 × 1,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.55x = 9,124,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,124,174.30/3,902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.00

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