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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.39, 3,722.63 and 1,518.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.39, 3,722.63 and 1,518.57 is: 2,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.39 : 3,722.63 = 1,518.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.39/3,722.63 = 1,518.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.39x = 3,722.63 × 1,518.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.39x = 5,653,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,066.65/2,697.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.75

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