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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.68, 3,497.80 and 689.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.68, 3,497.80 and 689.01 is: 1,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.68 : 3,497.80 = 689.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.68/3,497.80 = 689.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.68x = 3,497.80 × 689.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.68x = 2,410,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,005.63/2,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.15

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