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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.74, 3,984.84 and 1,708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.74, 3,984.84 and 1,708.61 is: 2,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.74 : 3,984.84 = 1,708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.74/3,984.84 = 1,708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.74x = 3,984.84 × 1,708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.74x = 6,808,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,517.55/2,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.73

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