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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.82, 3,989.33 and 1,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.82, 3,989.33 and 1,564.52 is: 2,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.82 : 3,989.33 = 1,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.82/3,989.33 = 1,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.82x = 3,989.33 × 1,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.82x = 6,241,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,400.46/2,890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.04

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