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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.48, 3,590.93 and 750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.48, 3,590.93 and 750.26 is: 1,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.48 : 3,590.93 = 750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.48/3,590.93 = 750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.48x = 3,590.93 × 750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.48x = 2,694,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,141.99/2,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.62

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