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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,398.92, 3,598.86 and 755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,398.92, 3,598.86 and 755.72 is: 1,133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,398.92 : 3,598.86 = 755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,398.92/3,598.86 = 755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,398.92x = 3,598.86 × 755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,398.92x = 2,719,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,730.48/2,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.73

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