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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397.99, 3,597.16 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397.99, 3,597.16 and 754.52 is: 1,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397.99 : 3,597.16 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397.99/3,597.16 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397.99x = 3,597.16 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397.99x = 2,714,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,129.16/2,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.84

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