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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.60, 3,590.41 and 750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.60, 3,590.41 and 750.28 is: 1,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.60 : 3,590.41 = 750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.60/3,590.41 = 750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.60x = 3,590.41 × 750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.60x = 2,693,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,804.73/2,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.42

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