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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.09, 3,498.23 and 688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.09, 3,498.23 and 688.73 is: 1,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.09 : 3,498.23 = 688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.09/3,498.23 = 688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.09x = 3,498.23 × 688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.09x = 2,409,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,335.95/2,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.12

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