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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.71, 3,710.78 and 1,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.71, 3,710.78 and 1,509.84 is: 2,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.71 : 3,710.78 = 1,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.71/3,710.78 = 1,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.71x = 3,710.78 × 1,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.71x = 5,602,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,676.53/2,688.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.78

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