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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.52, 3,722.76 and 1,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.52, 3,722.76 and 1,518.70 is: 2,095.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.52 : 3,722.76 = 1,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.52/3,722.76 = 1,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.52x = 3,722.76 × 1,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.52x = 5,653,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,755.61/2,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.91

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