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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.02, 3,369.18 and 1,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.02, 3,369.18 and 1,558.12 is: 2,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.02 : 3,369.18 = 1,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.02/3,369.18 = 1,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.02x = 3,369.18 × 1,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.02x = 5,249,586.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,586.74/2,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.57

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