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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.08, 3,594.60 and 753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.08, 3,594.60 and 753.18 is: 1,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.08 : 3,594.60 = 753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.08/3,594.60 = 753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.08x = 3,594.60 × 753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.08x = 2,707,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,380.83/2,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.45

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