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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.27, 3,499.90 and 689.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.27, 3,499.90 and 689.83 is: 1,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.27 : 3,499.90 = 689.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.27/3,499.90 = 689.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.27x = 3,499.90 × 689.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.27x = 2,414,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,325.54/2,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.74

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