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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.80, 3,985.19 and 1,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.80, 3,985.19 and 1,708.62 is: 2,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.80 : 3,985.19 = 1,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.80/3,985.19 = 1,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.80x = 3,985.19 × 1,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.80x = 6,809,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,809,175.34/2,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.91

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