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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.52, 2,501.04 and 1,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.52, 2,501.04 and 1,558.68 is: 2,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.52 : 2,501.04 = 1,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.52/2,501.04 = 1,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.52x = 2,501.04 × 1,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.52x = 3,898,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,321.03/1,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.25

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