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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.54, 3,820.56 and 1,509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.54, 3,820.56 and 1,509.59 is: 2,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.54 : 3,820.56 = 1,509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.54/3,820.56 = 1,509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.54x = 3,820.56 × 1,509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.54x = 5,767,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,487.31/2,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.23

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