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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.43, 3,499.83 and 690.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.43, 3,499.83 and 690.15 is: 1,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.43 : 3,499.83 = 690.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.43/3,499.83 = 690.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.43x = 3,499.83 × 690.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.43x = 2,415,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,407.67/2,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.13

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