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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.85, 3,523.69 and 1,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.85, 3,523.69 and 1,558.76 is: 2,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.85 : 3,523.69 = 1,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.85/3,523.69 = 1,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.85x = 3,523.69 × 1,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.85x = 5,492,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,591.94/2,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.71

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