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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.54, 3,986.19 and 1,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.54, 3,986.19 and 1,562.25 is: 2,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.54 : 3,986.19 = 1,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.54/3,986.19 = 1,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.54x = 3,986.19 × 1,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.54x = 6,227,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,425.33/2,888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.91

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