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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.78, 3,597.22 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.78, 3,597.22 and 754.32 is: 1,131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.78 : 3,597.22 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.78/3,597.22 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.78x = 3,597.22 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.78x = 2,713,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,454.99/2,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.65

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