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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.56, 3,695.32 and 1,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.56, 3,695.32 and 1,558.14 is: 2,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.56 : 3,695.32 = 1,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.56/3,695.32 = 1,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.56x = 3,695.32 × 1,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.56x = 5,757,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,814.00/2,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.40

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