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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.67, 3,719.63 and 1,516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.67, 3,719.63 and 1,516.67 is: 2,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.67 : 3,719.63 = 1,516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.67/3,719.63 = 1,516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.67x = 3,719.63 × 1,516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.67x = 5,641,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,443.65/2,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.78

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