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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.92, 3,499.42 and 689.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.92, 3,499.42 and 689.64 is: 1,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.92 : 3,499.42 = 689.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.92/3,499.42 = 689.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.92x = 3,499.42 × 689.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.92x = 2,413,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,340.01/2,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.47

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