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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.60, 3,541.76 and 1,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.60, 3,541.76 and 1,558.96 is: 2,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.60 : 3,541.76 = 1,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.60/3,541.76 = 1,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.60x = 3,541.76 × 1,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.60x = 5,521,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521,462.17/2,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.44

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