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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.88, 3,600.68 and 756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.88, 3,600.68 and 756.52 is: 1,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.88 : 3,600.68 = 756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.88/3,600.68 = 756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.88x = 3,600.68 × 756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.88x = 2,723,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,986.43/2,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.05

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