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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.70, 4,306.98 and 1,558.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.70, 4,306.98 and 1,558.17 is: 2,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.70 : 4,306.98 = 1,558.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.70/4,306.98 = 1,558.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.70x = 4,306.98 × 1,558.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.70x = 6,711,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,007.03/2,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.32

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