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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.78, 3,496.20 and 687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.78, 3,496.20 and 687.20 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.78 : 3,496.20 = 687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.78/3,496.20 = 687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.78x = 3,496.20 × 687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.78x = 2,402,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,588.64/2,330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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