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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.20, 3,313.80 and 1,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.20, 3,313.80 and 1,558.52 is: 2,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.20 : 3,313.80 = 1,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.20/3,313.80 = 1,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.20x = 3,313.80 × 1,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.20x = 5,164,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,623.58/2,209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.78

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