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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.73, 3,598.08 and 755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.73, 3,598.08 and 755.42 is: 1,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.73 : 3,598.08 = 755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.73/3,598.08 = 755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.73x = 3,598.08 × 755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.73x = 2,718,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,061.59/2,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.13

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