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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.39, 3,719.62 and 1,516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.39, 3,719.62 and 1,516.47 is: 2,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.39 : 3,719.62 = 1,516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.39/3,719.62 = 1,516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.39x = 3,719.62 × 1,516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.39x = 5,640,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,680.09/2,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.72

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