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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.51, 3,499.25 and 688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.51, 3,499.25 and 688.92 is: 1,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.51 : 3,499.25 = 688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.51/3,499.25 = 688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.51x = 3,499.25 × 688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.51x = 2,410,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,703.31/2,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.52

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