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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.47, 3,595.97 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.47, 3,595.97 and 754.04 is: 1,130.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.47 : 3,595.97 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.47/3,595.97 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.47x = 3,595.97 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.47x = 2,711,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,483.47/2,397.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.98

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