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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.29, 3,591.44 and 750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.29, 3,591.44 and 750.97 is: 1,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.29 : 3,591.44 = 750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.29/3,591.44 = 750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.29x = 3,591.44 × 750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.29x = 2,697,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,048.35/2,394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.45

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