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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.84, 3,495.85 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.84, 3,495.85 and 687.02 is: 1,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.84 : 3,495.85 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.84/3,495.85 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.84x = 3,495.85 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.84x = 2,401,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,699.67/2,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.40

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