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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.63, 3,499.75 and 690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.63, 3,499.75 and 690.14 is: 1,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.63 : 3,499.75 = 690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.63/3,499.75 = 690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.63x = 3,499.75 × 690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.63x = 2,415,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,317.47/2,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.00

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