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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.24, 3,592.02 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.24, 3,592.02 and 750.78 is: 1,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.24 : 3,592.02 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.24/3,592.02 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.24x = 3,592.02 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.24x = 2,696,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,816.78/2,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.38

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