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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.41, 3,799.23 and 1,558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.41, 3,799.23 and 1,558.45 is: 2,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.41 : 3,799.23 = 1,558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.41/3,799.23 = 1,558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.41x = 3,799.23 × 1,558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.41x = 5,920,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,920,909.99/2,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.39

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