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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.28, 3,720.72 and 1,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.28, 3,720.72 and 1,558.52 is: 2,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.28 : 3,720.72 = 1,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.28/3,720.72 = 1,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.28x = 3,720.72 × 1,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.28x = 5,798,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,816.53/2,482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.08

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