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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.17, 3,596.33 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.17, 3,596.33 and 753.72 is: 1,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.17 : 3,596.33 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.17/3,596.33 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.17x = 3,596.33 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.17x = 2,710,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,625.85/2,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.76

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