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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.82, 3,615.32 and 1,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.82, 3,615.32 and 1,558.30 is: 2,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.82 : 3,615.32 = 1,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.82/3,615.32 = 1,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.82x = 3,615.32 × 1,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.82x = 5,633,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,753.16/2,619.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.44

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