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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.98, 3,710.61 and 1,510.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.98, 3,710.61 and 1,510.02 is: 2,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.98 : 3,710.61 = 1,510.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.98/3,710.61 = 1,510.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.98x = 3,710.61 × 1,510.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.98x = 5,603,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,095.31/2,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.73

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