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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890, 3,986.58 and 1,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890, 3,986.58 and 1,771.48 is: 2,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890 : 3,986.58 = 1,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890/3,986.58 = 1,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890x = 3,986.58 × 1,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890x = 7,062,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,062,146.74/2,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.65

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