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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.95, 3,706.98 and 1,507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.95, 3,706.98 and 1,507.09 is: 2,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.95 : 3,706.98 = 1,507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.95/3,706.98 = 1,507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.95x = 3,706.98 × 1,507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.95x = 5,586,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,752.49/2,685.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.99

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