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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.05, 3,590.96 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.05, 3,590.96 and 750.56 is: 1,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.05 : 3,590.96 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.05/3,590.96 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.05x = 3,590.96 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.05x = 2,695,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,209.23/2,394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.80

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