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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.10, 3,593.54 and 752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.10, 3,593.54 and 752.60 is: 1,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.10 : 3,593.54 = 752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.10/3,593.54 = 752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.10x = 3,593.54 × 752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.10x = 2,704,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,498.20/2,396.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.71

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