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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.04, 3,229.68 and 614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.04, 3,229.68 and 614 is: 921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.04 : 3,229.68 = 614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.04/3,229.68 = 614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.04x = 3,229.68 × 614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.04x = 1,983,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,023.52/2,153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.03

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