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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.20, 3,987.78 and 1,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.20, 3,987.78 and 1,711.56 is: 2,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.20 : 3,987.78 = 1,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.20/3,987.78 = 1,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.20x = 3,987.78 × 1,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.20x = 6,825,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825,324.74/2,890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.54

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