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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.84, 3,592.24 and 751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.84, 3,592.24 and 751.51 is: 1,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.84 : 3,592.24 = 751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.84/3,592.24 = 751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.84x = 3,592.24 × 751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.84x = 2,699,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,586.32/2,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.25

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