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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.02, 3,985.78 and 1,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.02, 3,985.78 and 1,709.20 is: 2,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.02 : 3,985.78 = 1,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.02/3,985.78 = 1,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.02x = 3,985.78 × 1,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.02x = 6,812,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,495.18/2,888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.88

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