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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.66, 3,591.99 and 751.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.66, 3,591.99 and 751.25 is: 1,126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.66 : 3,591.99 = 751.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.66/3,591.99 = 751.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.66x = 3,591.99 × 751.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.66x = 2,698,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,464.53/2,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.87

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