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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.47, 3,591.71 and 751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.47, 3,591.71 and 751.17 is: 1,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.47 : 3,591.71 = 751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.47/3,591.71 = 751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.47x = 3,591.71 × 751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.47x = 2,697,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,984.80/2,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.76

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