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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.12, 3,597.33 and 754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.12, 3,597.33 and 754.73 is: 1,132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.12 : 3,597.33 = 754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.12/3,597.33 = 754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.12x = 3,597.33 × 754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.12x = 2,715,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,012.87/2,398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.14

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