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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.42, 3,596.01 and 753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.42, 3,596.01 and 753.93 is: 1,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.42 : 3,596.01 = 753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.42/3,596.01 = 753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.42x = 3,596.01 × 753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.42x = 2,711,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,139.82/2,397.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.86

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