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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.76, 3,595.50 and 752.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.76, 3,595.50 and 752.94 is: 1,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.76 : 3,595.50 = 752.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.76/3,595.50 = 752.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.76x = 3,595.50 × 752.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.76x = 2,707,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,195.77/2,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.52

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