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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698, 3,722.83 and 1,519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698, 3,722.83 and 1,519.05 is: 2,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698 : 3,722.83 = 1,519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698/3,722.83 = 1,519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698x = 3,722.83 × 1,519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698x = 5,655,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,655,164.91/2,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.06

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