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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.88, 3,112.72 and 1,558.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.88, 3,112.72 and 1,558.47 is: 2,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.88 : 3,112.72 = 1,558.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.88/3,112.72 = 1,558.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.88x = 3,112.72 × 1,558.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.88x = 4,851,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,060.06/2,077.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.62

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