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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.91, 2,764.43 and 1,558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.91, 2,764.43 and 1,558.81 is: 2,150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.91 : 2,764.43 = 1,558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.91/2,764.43 = 1,558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.91x = 2,764.43 × 1,558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.91x = 4,309,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,222.64/2,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.41

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