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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.64, 3,709.68 and 1,509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.64, 3,709.68 and 1,509.52 is: 2,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.64 : 3,709.68 = 1,509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.64/3,709.68 = 1,509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.64x = 3,709.68 × 1,509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.64x = 5,599,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,836.15/2,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.78

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