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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.36, 3,591.68 and 751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.36, 3,591.68 and 751.12 is: 1,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.36 : 3,591.68 = 751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.36/3,591.68 = 751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.36x = 3,591.68 × 751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.36x = 2,697,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,782.68/2,394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.72

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