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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.04, 3,597.05 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.04, 3,597.05 and 754.71 is: 1,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.04 : 3,597.05 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.04/3,597.05 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.04x = 3,597.05 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.04x = 2,714,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,725.83/2,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.06

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