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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.67, 3,499.72 and 689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.67, 3,499.72 and 689.24 is: 1,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.67 : 3,499.72 = 689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.67/3,499.72 = 689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.67x = 3,499.72 × 689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.67x = 2,412,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,154.04/2,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.08

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