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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.10, 3,595.62 and 753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.10, 3,595.62 and 753.46 is: 1,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.10 : 3,595.62 = 753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.10/3,595.62 = 753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.10x = 3,595.62 × 753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.10x = 2,709,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,155.85/2,397.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.18

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