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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.94, 3,723.29 and 1,519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.94, 3,723.29 and 1,519.14 is: 2,096.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.94 : 3,723.29 = 1,519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.94/3,723.29 = 1,519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.94x = 3,723.29 × 1,519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.94x = 5,656,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,656,198.77/2,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.49

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