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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.68, 3,986.40 and 1,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.68, 3,986.40 and 1,709.80 is: 2,359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.68 : 3,986.40 = 1,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.68/3,986.40 = 1,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.68x = 3,986.40 × 1,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.68x = 6,815,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,946.72/2,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.54

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