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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.23, 3,595.84 and 1,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.23, 3,595.84 and 1,558.09 is: 2,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.23 : 3,595.84 = 1,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.23/3,595.84 = 1,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.23x = 3,595.84 × 1,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.23x = 5,602,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,642.35/2,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.71

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