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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.26, 3,369.52 and 1,558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.26, 3,369.52 and 1,558.35 is: 2,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.26 : 3,369.52 = 1,558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.26/3,369.52 = 1,558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.26x = 3,369.52 × 1,558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.26x = 5,250,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,891.49/2,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.01

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