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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.63, 3,986.31 and 1,562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.63, 3,986.31 and 1,562.34 is: 2,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.63 : 3,986.31 = 1,562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.63/3,986.31 = 1,562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.63x = 3,986.31 × 1,562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.63x = 6,227,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,951.63/2,888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.03

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