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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.67, 3,595.58 and 753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.67, 3,595.58 and 753.22 is: 1,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.67 : 3,595.58 = 753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.67/3,595.58 = 753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.67x = 3,595.58 × 753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.67x = 2,708,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,252.84/2,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.01

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