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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.37, 3,593.40 and 752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.37, 3,593.40 and 752.05 is: 1,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.37 : 3,593.40 = 752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.37/3,593.40 = 752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.37x = 3,593.40 × 752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.37x = 2,702,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,418.14/2,395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.18

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