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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.95, 3,986.73 and 1,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.95, 3,986.73 and 1,562.64 is: 2,156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.95 : 3,986.73 = 1,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.95/3,986.73 = 1,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.95x = 3,986.73 × 1,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.95x = 6,229,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,823.77/2,888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.43

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