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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.92, 3,986.67 and 1,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.92, 3,986.67 and 1,710.64 is: 2,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.92 : 3,986.67 = 1,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.92/3,986.67 = 1,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.92x = 3,986.67 × 1,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.92x = 6,819,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,757.17/2,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.66

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