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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.28, 3,599.19 and 756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.28, 3,599.19 and 756.06 is: 1,134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.28 : 3,599.19 = 756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.28/3,599.19 = 756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.28x = 3,599.19 × 756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.28x = 2,721,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,203.59/2,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.18

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