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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.66, 3,595.22 and 753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.66, 3,595.22 and 753.76 is: 1,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.66 : 3,595.22 = 753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.66/3,595.22 = 753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.66x = 3,595.22 × 753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.66x = 2,709,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,933.03/2,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.24

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