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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.51, 3,143.09 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.51, 3,143.09 and 614.61 is: 921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.51 : 3,143.09 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.51/3,143.09 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.51x = 3,143.09 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.51x = 1,931,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,774.54/2,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.86

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