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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.32, 3,498.47 and 688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.32, 3,498.47 and 688.89 is: 1,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.32 : 3,498.47 = 688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.32/3,498.47 = 688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.32x = 3,498.47 × 688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.32x = 2,410,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,057.55/2,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.33

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