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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.32, 3,722.28 and 1,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.32, 3,722.28 and 1,518.50 is: 2,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.32 : 3,722.28 = 1,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.32/3,722.28 = 1,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.32x = 3,722.28 × 1,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.32x = 5,652,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,282.18/2,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.52

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