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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.52, 3,264.18 and 1,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.52, 3,264.18 and 1,558.52 is: 2,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.52 : 3,264.18 = 1,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.52/3,264.18 = 1,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.52x = 3,264.18 × 1,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.52x = 5,087,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,289.81/2,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.69

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