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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.40, 3,597.98 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.40, 3,597.98 and 754.64 is: 1,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.40 : 3,597.98 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.40/3,597.98 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.40x = 3,597.98 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.40x = 2,715,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,179.63/2,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.08

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