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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.25, 3,229.88 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.25, 3,229.88 and 614.25 is: 921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.25 : 3,229.88 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.25/3,229.88 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.25x = 3,229.88 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.25x = 1,983,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,950.72/2,153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.38

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