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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.58, 3,591 and 750.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.58, 3,591 and 750.18 is: 1,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.58 : 3,591 = 750.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.58/3,591 = 750.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.58x = 3,591 × 750.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.58x = 2,693,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,896.38/2,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.47

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