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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.92, 3,597.03 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.92, 3,597.03 and 755.16 is: 1,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.92 : 3,597.03 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.92/3,597.03 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.92x = 3,597.03 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.92x = 2,716,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,333.17/2,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.32

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