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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.63, 3,498.25 and 689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.63, 3,498.25 and 689.14 is: 1,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.63 : 3,498.25 = 689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.63/3,498.25 = 689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.63x = 3,498.25 × 689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.63x = 2,410,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,784.01/2,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.50

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