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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.89, 3,710.38 and 1,510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.89, 3,710.38 and 1,510.09 is: 2,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.89 : 3,710.38 = 1,510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.89/3,710.38 = 1,510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.89x = 3,710.38 × 1,510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.89x = 5,603,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,007.73/2,688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.76

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