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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.31, 3,985.86 and 1,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.31, 3,985.86 and 1,562.03 is: 2,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.31 : 3,985.86 = 1,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.31/3,985.86 = 1,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.31x = 3,985.86 × 1,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.31x = 6,226,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,047.41/2,888.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.60

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