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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.89, 3,699.60 and 1,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.89, 3,699.60 and 1,502.25 is: 2,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.89 : 3,699.60 = 1,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.89/3,699.60 = 1,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.89x = 3,699.60 × 1,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.89x = 5,557,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,724.10/2,680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.09

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