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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.13, 3,493.01 and 685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.13, 3,493.01 and 685.64 is: 1,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.13 : 3,493.01 = 685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.13/3,493.01 = 685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.13x = 3,493.01 × 685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.13x = 2,394,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,926.48/2,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.25

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