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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.45, 3,596.10 and 753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.45, 3,596.10 and 753.96 is: 1,130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.45 : 3,596.10 = 753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.45/3,596.10 = 753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.45x = 3,596.10 × 753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.45x = 2,711,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,315.56/2,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.92

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