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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.04, 3,596.95 and 754.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.04, 3,596.95 and 754.55 is: 1,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.04 : 3,596.95 = 754.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.04/3,596.95 = 754.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.04x = 3,596.95 × 754.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.04x = 2,714,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,078.62/2,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.79

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