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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.08, 3,988.29 and 1,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.08, 3,988.29 and 1,563.77 is: 2,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.08 : 3,988.29 = 1,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.08/3,988.29 = 1,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.08x = 3,988.29 × 1,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.08x = 6,236,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,236,768.25/2,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.99

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