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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.87, 3,495.60 and 687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.87, 3,495.60 and 687.02 is: 1,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.87 : 3,495.60 = 687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.87/3,495.60 = 687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.87x = 3,495.60 × 687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.87x = 2,401,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,529.63/2,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.32

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