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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.96, 3,710.49 and 1,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.96, 3,710.49 and 1,510.02 is: 2,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.96 : 3,710.49 = 1,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.96/3,710.49 = 1,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.96x = 3,710.49 × 1,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.96x = 5,602,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,914.11/2,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.67

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