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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.77, 3,250.03 and 1,558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.77, 3,250.03 and 1,558.11 is: 2,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.77 : 3,250.03 = 1,558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.77/3,250.03 = 1,558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.77x = 3,250.03 × 1,558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.77x = 5,063,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,904.24/2,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.49

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