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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.30, 3,499.94 and 689.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.30, 3,499.94 and 689.67 is: 1,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.30 : 3,499.94 = 689.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.30/3,499.94 = 689.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.30x = 3,499.94 × 689.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.30x = 2,413,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,805.34/2,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.51

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