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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.63, 3,032.22 and 1,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.63, 3,032.22 and 1,558.71 is: 2,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.63 : 3,032.22 = 1,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.63/3,032.22 = 1,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.63x = 3,032.22 × 1,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.63x = 4,726,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,368.85/2,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.43

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