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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.24, 3,230.88 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.24, 3,230.88 and 614.88 is: 922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.24 : 3,230.88 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.24/3,230.88 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.24x = 3,230.88 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.24x = 1,986,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,603.49/2,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.18

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