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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.32, 3,597.23 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.32, 3,597.23 and 754.82 is: 1,132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.32 : 3,597.23 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.32/3,597.23 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.32x = 3,597.23 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.32x = 2,715,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,261.15/2,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.15

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