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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.41, 3,230.66 and 614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.41, 3,230.66 and 614.41 is: 921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.41 : 3,230.66 = 614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.41/3,230.66 = 614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.41x = 3,230.66 × 614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.41x = 1,984,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,949.81/2,153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.77

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