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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.55, 3,498.85 and 689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.55, 3,498.85 and 689.12 is: 1,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.55 : 3,498.85 = 689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.55/3,498.85 = 689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.55x = 3,498.85 × 689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.55x = 2,411,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,127.51/2,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.69

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