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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.49, 3,986.15 and 1,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.49, 3,986.15 and 1,562.22 is: 2,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.49 : 3,986.15 = 1,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.49/3,986.15 = 1,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.49x = 3,986.15 × 1,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.49x = 6,227,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,235.44/2,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.88

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