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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.66, 3,590.58 and 750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.66, 3,590.58 and 750.22 is: 1,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.66 : 3,590.58 = 750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.66/3,590.58 = 750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.66x = 3,590.58 × 750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.66x = 2,693,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,724.93/2,393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.36

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