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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.66, 3,500.58 and 690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.66, 3,500.58 and 690.18 is: 1,035.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.66 : 3,500.58 = 690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.66/3,500.58 = 690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.66x = 3,500.58 × 690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.66x = 2,416,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,030.30/2,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.30

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