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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.91, 3,986.70 and 1,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.91, 3,986.70 and 1,562.62 is: 2,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.91 : 3,986.70 = 1,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.91/3,986.70 = 1,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.91x = 3,986.70 × 1,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.91x = 6,229,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,693.05/2,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.41

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