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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.22, 3,988.92 and 1,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.22, 3,988.92 and 1,711.67 is: 2,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.22 : 3,988.92 = 1,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.22/3,988.92 = 1,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.22x = 3,988.92 × 1,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.22x = 6,827,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,694.75/2,890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.35

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