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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.08, 3,261.23 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.08, 3,261.23 and 614.20 is: 921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.08 : 3,261.23 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.08/3,261.23 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.08x = 3,261.23 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.08x = 2,003,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,047.47/2,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.33

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