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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.65, 3,986.35 and 1,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.65, 3,986.35 and 1,562.36 is: 2,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.65 : 3,986.35 = 1,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.65/3,986.35 = 1,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.65x = 3,986.35 × 1,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.65x = 6,228,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,113.79/2,888.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.06

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