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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.59, 3,986.25 and 1,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.59, 3,986.25 and 1,562.29 is: 2,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.59 : 3,986.25 = 1,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.59/3,986.25 = 1,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.59x = 3,986.25 × 1,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.59x = 6,227,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,678.51/2,888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.96

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