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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.89, 3,985.28 and 1,561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.89, 3,985.28 and 1,561.58 is: 2,154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.89 : 3,985.28 = 1,561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.89/3,985.28 = 1,561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.89x = 3,985.28 × 1,561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.89x = 6,223,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,337.45/2,887.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.98

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