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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.90, 3,713.42 and 1,511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.90, 3,713.42 and 1,511.97 is: 2,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.90 : 3,713.42 = 1,511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.90/3,713.42 = 1,511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.90x = 3,713.42 × 1,511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.90x = 5,614,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614,565.24/2,690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.50

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