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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.39, 3,594.33 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.39, 3,594.33 and 752.88 is: 1,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.39 : 3,594.33 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.39/3,594.33 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.39x = 3,594.33 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.39x = 2,706,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,099.17/2,396.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.24

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