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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.89, 3,986.64 and 1,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.89, 3,986.64 and 1,562.58 is: 2,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.89 : 3,986.64 = 1,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.89/3,986.64 = 1,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.89x = 3,986.64 × 1,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.89x = 6,229,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,443.93/2,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.35

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