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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.27, 3,593.36 and 752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.27, 3,593.36 and 752.29 is: 1,128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.27 : 3,593.36 = 752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.27/3,593.36 = 752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.27x = 3,593.36 × 752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.27x = 2,703,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,241.69/2,395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.57

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