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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.55, 3,986.17 and 1,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.55, 3,986.17 and 1,562.24 is: 2,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.55 : 3,986.17 = 1,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.55/3,986.17 = 1,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.55x = 3,986.17 × 1,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.55x = 6,227,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,354.22/2,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.88

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