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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,498.51 and 689.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,498.51 and 689.47 is: 1,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,498.51 = 689.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,498.51 = 689.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,498.51 × 689.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 2,412,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,117.69/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.84

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