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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,235.14 and 1,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,235.14 and 1,558.44 is: 2,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,235.14 = 1,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,235.14 = 1,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,235.14 × 1,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 5,041,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,771.58/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.80

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