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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.26, 3,367.32 and 1,558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.26, 3,367.32 and 1,558.18 is: 2,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.26 : 3,367.32 = 1,558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.26/3,367.32 = 1,558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.26x = 3,367.32 × 1,558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.26x = 5,246,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,890.68/2,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.26

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