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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.66, 3,722.86 and 1,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.66, 3,722.86 and 1,518.72 is: 2,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.66 : 3,722.86 = 1,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.66/3,722.86 = 1,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.66x = 3,722.86 × 1,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.66x = 5,653,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,981.94/2,697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.88

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