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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.40, 3,499.29 and 689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.40, 3,499.29 and 689.51 is: 1,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.40 : 3,499.29 = 689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.40/3,499.29 = 689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.40x = 3,499.29 × 689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.40x = 2,412,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,777.95/2,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.02

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