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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.47, 3,494.23 and 686.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.47, 3,494.23 and 686.05 is: 1,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.47 : 3,494.23 = 686.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.47/3,494.23 = 686.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.47x = 3,494.23 × 686.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.47x = 2,397,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,208.61/2,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.08

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