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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.49, 3,709.90 and 1,509.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.49, 3,709.90 and 1,509.33 is: 2,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.49 : 3,709.90 = 1,509.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.49/3,709.90 = 1,509.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.49x = 3,709.90 × 1,509.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.49x = 5,599,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,479.17/2,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.76

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