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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.34, 3,309.68 and 1,558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.34, 3,309.68 and 1,558.78 is: 2,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.34 : 3,309.68 = 1,558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.34/3,309.68 = 1,558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.34x = 3,309.68 × 1,558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.34x = 5,159,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,062.99/2,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.99

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