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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.60, 3,499.08 and 689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.60, 3,499.08 and 689.11 is: 1,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.60 : 3,499.08 = 689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.60/3,499.08 = 689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.60x = 3,499.08 × 689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.60x = 2,411,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,251.02/2,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.72

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