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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.59, 3,593.88 and 751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.59, 3,593.88 and 751.88 is: 1,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.59 : 3,593.88 = 751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.59/3,593.88 = 751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.59x = 3,593.88 × 751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.59x = 2,702,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,148.53/2,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.97

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