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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.58, 3,694.10 and 1,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.58, 3,694.10 and 1,558.16 is: 2,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.58 : 3,694.10 = 1,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.58/3,694.10 = 1,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.58x = 3,694.10 × 1,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.58x = 5,755,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,998.86/2,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.51

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