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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.49, 3,499.74 and 690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.49, 3,499.74 and 690.05 is: 1,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.49 : 3,499.74 = 690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.49/3,499.74 = 690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.49x = 3,499.74 × 690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.49x = 2,415,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,004.34/2,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.93

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