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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.13, 3,229.70 and 614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.13, 3,229.70 and 614.13 is: 921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.13 : 3,229.70 = 614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.13/3,229.70 = 614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.13x = 3,229.70 × 614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.13x = 1,983,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,455.66/2,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.20

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