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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.24, 3,591.36 and 750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.24, 3,591.36 and 750.91 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.24 : 3,591.36 = 750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.24/3,591.36 = 750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.24x = 3,591.36 × 750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.24x = 2,696,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,789.57/2,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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