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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.03, 3,595.73 and 753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.03, 3,595.73 and 753.57 is: 1,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.03 : 3,595.73 = 753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.03/3,595.73 = 753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.03x = 3,595.73 × 753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.03x = 2,709,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,630.49/2,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.41

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