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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.39, 3,567.47 and 1,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.39, 3,567.47 and 1,558.26 is: 2,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.39 : 3,567.47 = 1,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.39/3,567.47 = 1,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.39x = 3,567.47 × 1,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.39x = 5,559,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,038.01/2,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.39

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