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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.86, 3,230.43 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.86, 3,230.43 and 614.50 is: 921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.86 : 3,230.43 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.86/3,230.43 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.86x = 3,230.43 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.86x = 1,985,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,099.24/2,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.65

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