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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.93, 3,722.91 and 1,518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.93, 3,722.91 and 1,518.84 is: 2,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.93 : 3,722.91 = 1,518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.93/3,722.91 = 1,518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.93x = 3,722.91 × 1,518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.93x = 5,654,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654,504.62/2,697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.87

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