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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.45, 3,524.31 and 1,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.45, 3,524.31 and 1,558.52 is: 2,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.45 : 3,524.31 = 1,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.45/3,524.31 = 1,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.45x = 3,524.31 × 1,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.45x = 5,492,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,690.00/2,553.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.09

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