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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.84, 3,799.35 and 1,558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.84, 3,799.35 and 1,558.69 is: 2,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.84 : 3,799.35 = 1,558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.84/3,799.35 = 1,558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.84x = 3,799.35 × 1,558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.84x = 5,921,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,999.35/2,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.45

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