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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.46, 3,777.64 and 1,558.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.46, 3,777.64 and 1,558.51 is: 2,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.46 : 3,777.64 = 1,558.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.46/3,777.64 = 1,558.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.46x = 3,777.64 × 1,558.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.46x = 5,887,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,476.38/2,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.71

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