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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.44, 3,230.56 and 614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.44, 3,230.56 and 614.56 is: 921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.44 : 3,230.56 = 614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.44/3,230.56 = 614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.44x = 3,230.56 × 614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.44x = 1,985,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,372.95/2,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.95

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