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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.49, 3,496.29 and 687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.49, 3,496.29 and 687.09 is: 1,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.49 : 3,496.29 = 687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.49/3,496.29 = 687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.49x = 3,496.29 × 687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.49x = 2,402,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,265.90/2,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.80

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