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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.77, 3,600.05 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.77, 3,600.05 and 755.93 is: 1,134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.77 : 3,600.05 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.77/3,600.05 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.77x = 3,600.05 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.77x = 2,721,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,400.30/2,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.02

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