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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.21, 3,499.34 and 689.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.21, 3,499.34 and 689.72 is: 1,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.21 : 3,499.34 = 689.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.21/3,499.34 = 689.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.21x = 3,499.34 × 689.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.21x = 2,413,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,543.84/2,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.43

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