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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.06, 3,598.83 and 755.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.06, 3,598.83 and 755.54 is: 1,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.06 : 3,598.83 = 755.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.06/3,598.83 = 755.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.06x = 3,598.83 × 755.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.06x = 2,719,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,060.02/2,399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.39

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