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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.08, 3,863.96 and 1,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.08, 3,863.96 and 1,558 is: 2,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.08 : 3,863.96 = 1,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.08/3,863.96 = 1,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.08x = 3,863.96 × 1,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.08x = 6,020,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,020,049.68/2,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.96

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