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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.72, 3,437.64 and 1,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.72, 3,437.64 and 1,558.68 is: 2,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.72 : 3,437.64 = 1,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.72/3,437.64 = 1,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.72x = 3,437.64 × 1,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.72x = 5,358,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,180.72/2,490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.26

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