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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.60, 3,989.00 and 1,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.60, 3,989.00 and 1,755.88 is: 2,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.60 : 3,989.00 = 1,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.60/3,989.00 = 1,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.60x = 3,989.00 × 1,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.60x = 7,004,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,199.74/2,890.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.10

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