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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.37, 3,590.05 and 750.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.37, 3,590.05 and 750.04 is: 1,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.37 : 3,590.05 = 750.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.37/3,590.05 = 750.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.37x = 3,590.05 × 750.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.37x = 2,692,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,679.23/2,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.06

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