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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.18, 3,591.27 and 750.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.18, 3,591.27 and 750.74 is: 1,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.18 : 3,591.27 = 750.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.18/3,591.27 = 750.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.18x = 3,591.27 × 750.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.18x = 2,696,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,092.08/2,394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.10

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