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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.56, 3,591.06 and 750.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.56, 3,591.06 and 750.34 is: 1,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.56 : 3,591.06 = 750.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.56/3,591.06 = 750.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.56x = 3,591.06 × 750.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.56x = 2,694,515.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,515.96/2,393.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.74

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