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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.42, 3,591.63 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.42, 3,591.63 and 751.10 is: 1,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.42 : 3,591.63 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.42/3,591.63 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.42x = 3,591.63 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.42x = 2,697,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,675.17/2,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.65

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