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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.93, 3,720.33 and 1,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.93, 3,720.33 and 1,517 is: 2,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.93 : 3,720.33 = 1,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.93/3,720.33 = 1,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.93x = 3,720.33 × 1,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.93x = 5,643,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,740.61/2,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.43

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