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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.76, 3,986.47 and 1,562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.76, 3,986.47 and 1,562.44 is: 2,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.76 : 3,986.47 = 1,562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.76/3,986.47 = 1,562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.76x = 3,986.47 × 1,562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.76x = 6,228,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,610.86/2,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.15

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