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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.82, 3,594.99 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.82, 3,594.99 and 753.32 is: 1,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.82 : 3,594.99 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.82/3,594.99 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.82x = 3,594.99 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.82x = 2,708,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,177.87/2,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.90

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