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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.90, 3,497.01 and 688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.90, 3,497.01 and 688.02 is: 1,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.90 : 3,497.01 = 688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.90/3,497.01 = 688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.90x = 3,497.01 × 688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.90x = 2,406,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,012.82/2,331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.78

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