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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.66, 3,498.99 and 689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.66, 3,498.99 and 689.18 is: 1,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.66 : 3,498.99 = 689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.66/3,498.99 = 689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.66x = 3,498.99 × 689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.66x = 2,411,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,433.93/2,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.77

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