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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.26, 3,229.82 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.26, 3,229.82 and 614.26 is: 921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.26 : 3,229.82 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.26/3,229.82 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.26x = 3,229.82 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.26x = 1,983,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,930.01/2,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.36

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