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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.53, 3,820.51 and 1,509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.53, 3,820.51 and 1,509.59 is: 2,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.53 : 3,820.51 = 1,509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.53/3,820.51 = 1,509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.53x = 3,820.51 × 1,509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.53x = 5,767,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,403.69/2,768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.20

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