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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.98, 3,592.24 and 751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.98, 3,592.24 and 751.54 is: 1,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.98 : 3,592.24 = 751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.98/3,592.24 = 751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.98x = 3,592.24 × 751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.98x = 2,699,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,712.05/2,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.24

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