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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.34, 3,596.17 and 753.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.34, 3,596.17 and 753.95 is: 1,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.34 : 3,596.17 = 753.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.34/3,596.17 = 753.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.34x = 3,596.17 × 753.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.34x = 2,711,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,332.37/2,397.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.98

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