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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.10, 3,529.92 and 1,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.10, 3,529.92 and 1,438.94 is: 1,985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.10 : 3,529.92 = 1,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.10/3,529.92 = 1,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.10x = 3,529.92 × 1,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.10x = 5,079,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,343.08/2,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.59

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