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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.51, 3,494.75 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.51, 3,494.75 and 685.92 is: 1,029.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.51 : 3,494.75 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.51/3,494.75 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.51x = 3,494.75 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.51x = 2,397,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,108.94/2,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.02

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