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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.49, 3,594.89 and 753.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.49, 3,594.89 and 753.11 is: 1,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.49 : 3,594.89 = 753.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.49/3,594.89 = 753.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.49x = 3,594.89 × 753.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.49x = 2,707,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,329.63/2,396.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.71

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