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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.82, 3,593.85 and 752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.82, 3,593.85 and 752.38 is: 1,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.82 : 3,593.85 = 752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.82/3,593.85 = 752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.82x = 3,593.85 × 752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.82x = 2,703,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,941.28/2,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.61

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