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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.29, 3,435.42 and 1,558.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.29, 3,435.42 and 1,558.05 is: 2,337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.29 : 3,435.42 = 1,558.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.29/3,435.42 = 1,558.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.29x = 3,435.42 × 1,558.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.29x = 5,352,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,556.13/2,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.06

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