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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558.16, 2,337.72 and 910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,558.16, 2,337.72 and 910.16 is: 1,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,558.16 : 2,337.72 = 910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,558.16/2,337.72 = 910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,558.16x = 2,337.72 × 910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,558.16x = 2,127,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,699.24/1,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.52

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