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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.73, 3,592.09 and 752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.73, 3,592.09 and 752.66 is: 1,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.73 : 3,592.09 = 752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.73/3,592.09 = 752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.73x = 3,592.09 × 752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.73x = 2,703,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,622.46/2,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.99

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