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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.31, 3,591.56 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.31, 3,591.56 and 750.82 is: 1,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.31 : 3,591.56 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.31/3,591.56 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.31x = 3,591.56 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.31x = 2,696,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,607.98/2,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.26

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