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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.57, 3,710.30 and 1,509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.57, 3,710.30 and 1,509.67 is: 2,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.57 : 3,710.30 = 1,509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.57/3,710.30 = 1,509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.57x = 3,710.30 × 1,509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.57x = 5,601,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,328.60/2,688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.39

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