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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.97, 3,592.45 and 751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.97, 3,592.45 and 751.64 is: 1,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.97 : 3,592.45 = 751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.97/3,592.45 = 751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.97x = 3,592.45 × 751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.97x = 2,700,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,239.98/2,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.46

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