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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.32, 3,591.39 and 750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.32, 3,591.39 and 750.92 is: 1,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.32 : 3,591.39 = 750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.32/3,591.39 = 750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.32x = 3,591.39 × 750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.32x = 2,696,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,846.58/2,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.35

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