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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.04, 3,595.71 and 753.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.04, 3,595.71 and 753.65 is: 1,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.04 : 3,595.71 = 753.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.04/3,595.71 = 753.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.04x = 3,595.71 × 753.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.04x = 2,709,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,906.84/2,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.52

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