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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.52, 3,808.71 and 2,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.52, 3,808.71 and 2,439.24 is: 3,631.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.52 : 3,808.71 = 2,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.52/3,808.71 = 2,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.52x = 3,808.71 × 2,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.52x = 9,290,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,357.78/2,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,631.15

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