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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.49, 3,596.39 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.49, 3,596.39 and 754.11 is: 1,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.49 : 3,596.39 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.49/3,596.39 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.49x = 3,596.39 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.49x = 2,712,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,073.66/2,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.21

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