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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.68, 3,722.66 and 1,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.68, 3,722.66 and 1,518.72 is: 2,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.68 : 3,722.66 = 1,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.68/3,722.66 = 1,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.68x = 3,722.66 × 1,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.68x = 5,653,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,678.20/2,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.76

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