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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.01, 3,988.22 and 1,563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.01, 3,988.22 and 1,563.71 is: 2,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.01 : 3,988.22 = 1,563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.01/3,988.22 = 1,563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.01x = 3,988.22 × 1,563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.01x = 6,236,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,391.74/2,890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.91

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