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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.51, 3,593.26 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.51, 3,593.26 and 752.20 is: 1,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.51 : 3,593.26 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.51/3,593.26 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.51x = 3,593.26 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.51x = 2,702,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,832.21/2,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.29

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