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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.94, 3,720.10 and 1,516.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.94, 3,720.10 and 1,516.99 is: 2,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.94 : 3,720.10 = 1,516.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.94/3,720.10 = 1,516.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.94x = 3,720.10 × 1,516.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.94x = 5,643,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,354.50/2,695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.28

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