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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.98, 3,369.52 and 1,558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.98, 3,369.52 and 1,558.25 is: 2,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.98 : 3,369.52 = 1,558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.98/3,369.52 = 1,558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.98x = 3,369.52 × 1,558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.98x = 5,250,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,537.69/2,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.36

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