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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.91, 3,523.39 and 1,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.91, 3,523.39 and 1,558.76 is: 2,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.91 : 3,523.39 = 1,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.91/3,523.39 = 1,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.91x = 3,523.39 × 1,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.91x = 5,492,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,097.88/2,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.31

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