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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553, 3,523.14 and 1,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553, 3,523.14 and 1,558.13 is: 2,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553 : 3,523.14 = 1,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553/3,523.14 = 1,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553x = 3,523.14 × 1,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553x = 5,489,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489,492.51/2,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.21

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