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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.58, 3,986.24 and 1,629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.58, 3,986.24 and 1,629.90 is: 2,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.58 : 3,986.24 = 1,629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.58/3,986.24 = 1,629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.58x = 3,986.24 × 1,629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.58x = 6,497,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497,162.50/2,888.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.26

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