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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.86, 3,985.77 and 1,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.86, 3,985.77 and 1,709.52 is: 2,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.86 : 3,985.77 = 1,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.86/3,985.77 = 1,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.86x = 3,985.77 × 1,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.86x = 6,813,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,753.53/2,887.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.45

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