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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.67, 3,726.45 and 1,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.67, 3,726.45 and 1,558.20 is: 2,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.67 : 3,726.45 = 1,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.67/3,726.45 = 1,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.67x = 3,726.45 × 1,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.67x = 5,806,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,554.39/2,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.89

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