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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.65, 3,598.20 and 755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.65, 3,598.20 and 755.77 is: 1,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.65 : 3,598.20 = 755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.65/3,598.20 = 755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.65x = 3,598.20 × 755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.65x = 2,719,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,411.61/2,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.25

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