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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.26, 2,965.02 and 1,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.26, 2,965.02 and 1,558.74 is: 2,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.26 : 2,965.02 = 1,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.26/2,965.02 = 1,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.26x = 2,965.02 × 1,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.26x = 4,621,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,695.27/2,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.37

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