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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.45, 3,311.78 and 1,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.45, 3,311.78 and 1,558.68 is: 2,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.45 : 3,311.78 = 1,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.45/3,311.78 = 1,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.45x = 3,311.78 × 1,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.45x = 5,162,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,015.72/2,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.34

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