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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.53, 2,844.34 and 1,614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.53, 2,844.34 and 1,614.61 is: 2,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.53 : 2,844.34 = 1,614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.53/2,844.34 = 1,614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.53x = 2,844.34 × 1,614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.53x = 4,592,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,499.81/2,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.56

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