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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.44, 3,230.16 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.44, 3,230.16 and 614.44 is: 921.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.44 : 3,230.16 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.44/3,230.16 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.44x = 3,230.16 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.44x = 1,984,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,739.51/2,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.66

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