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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.10, 3,573.01 and 1,558.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.10, 3,573.01 and 1,558.24 is: 2,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.10 : 3,573.01 = 1,558.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.10/3,573.01 = 1,558.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.10x = 3,573.01 × 1,558.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.10x = 5,567,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,600.12/2,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.25

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