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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.65, 3,493.67 and 685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.65, 3,493.67 and 685.76 is: 1,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.65 : 3,493.67 = 685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.65/3,493.67 = 685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.65x = 3,493.67 × 685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.65x = 2,395,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,798.24/2,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.39

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