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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.24, 3,495.96 and 686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.24, 3,495.96 and 686.72 is: 1,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.24 : 3,495.96 = 686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.24/3,495.96 = 686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.24x = 3,495.96 × 686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.24x = 2,400,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,745.65/2,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.26

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