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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.48, 3,591.18 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.48, 3,591.18 and 750.99 is: 1,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.48 : 3,591.18 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.48/3,591.18 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.48x = 3,591.18 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.48x = 2,696,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,940.27/2,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.32

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