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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.39, 3,018.03 and 1,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.39, 3,018.03 and 1,558.04 is: 2,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.39 : 3,018.03 = 1,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.39/3,018.03 = 1,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.39x = 3,018.03 × 1,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.39x = 4,702,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,211.46/2,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.73

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