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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.44, 3,985.82 and 1,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.44, 3,985.82 and 1,709.88 is: 2,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.44 : 3,985.82 = 1,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.44/3,985.82 = 1,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.44x = 3,985.82 × 1,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.44x = 6,815,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,273.90/2,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.50

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