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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.53, 3,615.93 and 1,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.53, 3,615.93 and 1,558.27 is: 2,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.53 : 3,615.93 = 1,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.53/3,615.93 = 1,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.53x = 3,615.93 × 1,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.53x = 5,634,595.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,634,595.24/2,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.17

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