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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.45, 3,590.83 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.45, 3,590.83 and 750.06 is: 1,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.45 : 3,590.83 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.45/3,590.83 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.45x = 3,590.83 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.45x = 2,693,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,338.89/2,393.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.30

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