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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.88, 3,492.11 and 685.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.88, 3,492.11 and 685.21 is: 1,027.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.88 : 3,492.11 = 685.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.88/3,492.11 = 685.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.88x = 3,492.11 × 685.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.88x = 2,392,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,828.22/2,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.46

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