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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.88, 3,591.68 and 750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.88, 3,591.68 and 750.52 is: 1,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.88 : 3,591.68 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.88/3,591.68 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.88x = 3,591.68 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.88x = 2,695,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,627.67/2,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.05

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