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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.73, 3,590.59 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.73, 3,590.59 and 751.66 is: 1,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.73 : 3,590.59 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.73/3,590.59 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.73x = 3,590.59 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.73x = 2,698,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,902.88/2,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.49

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