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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.65, 3,492.80 and 685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.65, 3,492.80 and 685.06 is: 1,027.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.65 : 3,492.80 = 685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.65/3,492.80 = 685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.65x = 3,492.80 × 685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.65x = 2,392,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,771.83/2,328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.54

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