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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.06, 3,658.14 and 1,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.06, 3,658.14 and 1,558.96 is: 2,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.06 : 3,658.14 = 1,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.06/3,658.14 = 1,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.06x = 3,658.14 × 1,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.06x = 5,702,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,893.93/2,439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.15

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