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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.25, 3,988.38 and 1,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.25, 3,988.38 and 1,614.04 is: 2,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.25 : 3,988.38 = 1,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.25/3,988.38 = 1,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.25x = 3,988.38 × 1,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.25x = 6,437,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,404.86/2,890.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.28

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