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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.19, 3,377.65 and 1,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.19, 3,377.65 and 1,558.70 is: 2,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.19 : 3,377.65 = 1,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.19/3,377.65 = 1,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.19x = 3,377.65 × 1,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.19x = 5,264,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264,743.06/2,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.50

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