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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.24, 3,985.77 and 1,561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.24, 3,985.77 and 1,561.94 is: 2,155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.24 : 3,985.77 = 1,561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.24/3,985.77 = 1,561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.24x = 3,985.77 × 1,561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.24x = 6,225,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,550.79/2,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.48

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