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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.58, 3,594.87 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.58, 3,594.87 and 753.14 is: 1,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.58 : 3,594.87 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.58/3,594.87 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.58x = 3,594.87 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.58x = 2,707,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,422.42/2,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.70

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