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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.76, 3,865.04 and 1,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.76, 3,865.04 and 1,558.76 is: 2,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.76 : 3,865.04 = 1,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.76/3,865.04 = 1,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.76x = 3,865.04 × 1,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.76x = 6,024,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,669.75/2,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.08

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