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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.64, 4,325.78 and 1,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.64, 4,325.78 and 1,501.88 is: 2,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.64 : 4,325.78 = 1,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.64/4,325.78 = 1,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.64x = 4,325.78 × 1,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.64x = 6,496,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496,802.47/2,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.87

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