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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.96, 3,496.83 and 688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.96, 3,496.83 and 688.17 is: 1,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.96 : 3,496.83 = 688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.96/3,496.83 = 688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.96x = 3,496.83 × 688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.96x = 2,406,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,413.50/2,331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.93

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