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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398, 3,597.14 and 754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398, 3,597.14 and 754.60 is: 1,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398 : 3,597.14 = 754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398/3,597.14 = 754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398x = 3,597.14 × 754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398x = 2,714,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,401.84/2,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.94

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