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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.07, 5,101.92 and 1,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.07, 5,101.92 and 1,558.74 is: 2,334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.07 : 5,101.92 = 1,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.07/5,101.92 = 1,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.07x = 5,101.92 × 1,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.07x = 7,952,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,566.78/3,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.82

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