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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 3,720.39 and 1,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 3,720.39 and 1,517.01 is: 2,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 3,720.39 = 1,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/3,720.39 = 1,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 3,720.39 × 1,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 5,643,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,868.83/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.49

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