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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.52, 3,598.77 and 755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.52, 3,598.77 and 755.69 is: 1,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.52 : 3,598.77 = 755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.52/3,598.77 = 755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.52x = 3,598.77 × 755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.52x = 2,719,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,539.34/2,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.37

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