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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.35, 3,594.66 and 753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.35, 3,594.66 and 753.13 is: 1,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.35 : 3,594.66 = 753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.35/3,594.66 = 753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.35x = 3,594.66 × 753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.35x = 2,707,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,246.29/2,396.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.74

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