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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.78, 3,722.99 and 1,518.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.78, 3,722.99 and 1,518.83 is: 2,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.78 : 3,722.99 = 1,518.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.78/3,722.99 = 1,518.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.78x = 3,722.99 × 1,518.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.78x = 5,654,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,588.90/2,697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.02

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