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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.69, 3,590.91 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.69, 3,590.91 and 750.38 is: 1,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.69 : 3,590.91 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.69/3,590.91 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.69x = 3,590.91 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.69x = 2,694,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,529.09/2,393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.68

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