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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.35, 3,360.35 and 1,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.35, 3,360.35 and 1,689.23 is: 2,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.35 : 3,360.35 = 1,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.35/3,360.35 = 1,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.35x = 3,360.35 × 1,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.35x = 5,676,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,391.45/2,433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.75

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