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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.99, 3,595.64 and 753.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.99, 3,595.64 and 753.61 is: 1,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.99 : 3,595.64 = 753.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.99/3,595.64 = 753.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.99x = 3,595.64 × 753.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.99x = 2,709,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,692.28/2,396.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.46

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