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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.91, 3,588.90 and 1,558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.91, 3,588.90 and 1,558.38 is: 2,340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.91 : 3,588.90 = 1,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.91/3,588.90 = 1,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.91x = 3,588.90 × 1,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.91x = 5,592,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,869.98/2,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.21

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