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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396, 3,594 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396, 3,594 and 752.52 is: 1,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396 : 3,594 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396/3,594 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396x = 3,594 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396x = 2,704,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,556.88/2,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.78

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