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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.50, 3,799.78 and 1,558.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.50, 3,799.78 and 1,558.47 is: 2,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.50 : 3,799.78 = 1,558.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.50/3,799.78 = 1,558.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.50x = 3,799.78 × 1,558.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.50x = 5,921,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,843.14/2,753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.66

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