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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.16, 3,499.74 and 689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.16, 3,499.74 and 689.58 is: 1,034.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.16 : 3,499.74 = 689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.16/3,499.74 = 689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.16x = 3,499.74 × 689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.16x = 2,413,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,350.71/2,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.37

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