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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.69, 3,710.70 and 1,509.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.69, 3,710.70 and 1,509.53 is: 2,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.69 : 3,710.70 = 1,509.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.69/3,710.70 = 1,509.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.69x = 3,710.70 × 1,509.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.69x = 5,601,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,405.42/2,688.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.32

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