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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.99, 3,986.80 and 1,562.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.99, 3,986.80 and 1,562.69 is: 2,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.99 : 3,986.80 = 1,562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.99/3,986.80 = 1,562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.99x = 3,986.80 × 1,562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.99x = 6,230,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,118.62/2,888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.51

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