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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.60, 3,986.27 and 1,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.60, 3,986.27 and 1,562.30 is: 2,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.60 : 3,986.27 = 1,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.60/3,986.27 = 1,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.60x = 3,986.27 × 1,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.60x = 6,227,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,769.50/2,888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.98

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