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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.32, 2,842.43 and 1,558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.32, 2,842.43 and 1,558.33 is: 2,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.32 : 2,842.43 = 1,558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.32/2,842.43 = 1,558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.32x = 2,842.43 × 1,558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.32x = 4,429,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,429.04/2,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.84

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