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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.22, 3,599.61 and 757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.22, 3,599.61 and 757.18 is: 1,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.22 : 3,599.61 = 757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.22/3,599.61 = 757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.22x = 3,599.61 × 757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.22x = 2,725,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,552.70/2,400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.54

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