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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.16, 3,598.83 and 755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.16, 3,598.83 and 755.73 is: 1,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.16 : 3,598.83 = 755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.16/3,598.83 = 755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.16x = 3,598.83 × 755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.16x = 2,719,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,743.80/2,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.62

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