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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.78, 3,720.33 and 1,516.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.78, 3,720.33 and 1,516.93 is: 2,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.78 : 3,720.33 = 1,516.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.78/3,720.33 = 1,516.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.78x = 3,720.33 × 1,516.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.78x = 5,643,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,470.89/2,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.45

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