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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.15, 3,595.96 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.15, 3,595.96 and 754.26 is: 1,130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.15 : 3,595.96 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.15/3,595.96 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.15x = 3,595.96 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.15x = 2,712,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,288.79/2,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.99

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