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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.89, 3,499.73 and 690.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.89, 3,499.73 and 690.11 is: 1,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.89 : 3,499.73 = 690.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.89/3,499.73 = 690.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.89x = 3,499.73 × 690.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.89x = 2,415,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,198.67/2,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.84

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