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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.76, 3,710.44 and 1,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.76, 3,710.44 and 1,509.96 is: 2,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.76 : 3,710.44 = 1,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.76/3,710.44 = 1,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.76x = 3,710.44 × 1,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.76x = 5,602,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,615.98/2,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.72

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