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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.19, 3,498.49 and 688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.19, 3,498.49 and 688.80 is: 1,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.19 : 3,498.49 = 688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.19/3,498.49 = 688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.19x = 3,498.49 × 688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.19x = 2,409,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,773.89/2,332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.27

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