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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.38, 3,777.78 and 1,558.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.38, 3,777.78 and 1,558.83 is: 2,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.38 : 3,777.78 = 1,558.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.38/3,777.78 = 1,558.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.38x = 3,777.78 × 1,558.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.38x = 5,888,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,916.80/2,737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.30

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