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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.97, 3,989.43 and 1,614.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.97, 3,989.43 and 1,614.81 is: 2,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.97 : 3,989.43 = 1,614.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.97/3,989.43 = 1,614.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.97x = 3,989.43 × 1,614.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.97x = 6,442,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,171.46/2,890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.38

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