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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.88, 3,600.18 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.88, 3,600.18 and 755.88 is: 1,133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.88 : 3,600.18 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.88/3,600.18 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.88x = 3,600.18 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.88x = 2,721,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,304.06/2,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.93

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