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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.66, 3,593.79 and 753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.66, 3,593.79 and 753.19 is: 1,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.66 : 3,593.79 = 753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.66/3,593.79 = 753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.66x = 3,593.79 × 753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.66x = 2,706,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,788.72/2,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.40

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