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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.02, 3,983.58 and 1,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.02, 3,983.58 and 1,708.20 is: 2,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.02 : 3,983.58 = 1,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.02/3,983.58 = 1,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.02x = 3,983.58 × 1,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.02x = 6,804,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804,751.36/2,887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.02

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