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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.91, 3,496.97 and 687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.91, 3,496.97 and 687.49 is: 1,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.91 : 3,496.97 = 687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.91/3,496.97 = 687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.91x = 3,496.97 × 687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.91x = 2,404,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,124.88/2,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.41

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