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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.20, 3,983.64 and 1,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.20, 3,983.64 and 1,708.56 is: 2,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.20 : 3,983.64 = 1,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.20/3,983.64 = 1,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.20x = 3,983.64 × 1,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.20x = 6,806,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806,287.96/2,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.40

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