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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.28, 3,499.63 and 689.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.28, 3,499.63 and 689.79 is: 1,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.28 : 3,499.63 = 689.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.28/3,499.63 = 689.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.28x = 3,499.63 × 689.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.28x = 2,414,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,009.78/2,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.60

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