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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.33, 3,722.28 and 1,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.33, 3,722.28 and 1,518.40 is: 2,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.33 : 3,722.28 = 1,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.33/3,722.28 = 1,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.33x = 3,722.28 × 1,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.33x = 5,651,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651,909.95/2,697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.37

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