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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.41, 3,591.62 and 751.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.41, 3,591.62 and 751.00 is: 1,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.41 : 3,591.62 = 751.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.41/3,591.62 = 751.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.41x = 3,591.62 × 751.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.41x = 2,697,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,284.91/2,394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.49

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