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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.51, 3,597.76 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.51, 3,597.76 and 755.20 is: 1,132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.51 : 3,597.76 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.51/3,597.76 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.51x = 3,597.76 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.51x = 2,717,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,028.35/2,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.80

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