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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.78, 3,541.32 and 1,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.78, 3,541.32 and 1,558.12 is: 2,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.78 : 3,541.32 = 1,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.78/3,541.32 = 1,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.78x = 3,541.32 × 1,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.78x = 5,517,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,801.52/2,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.70

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