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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.39, 3,261.80 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.39, 3,261.80 and 614.39 is: 921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.39 : 3,261.80 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.39/3,261.80 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.39x = 3,261.80 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.39x = 2,004,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,017.30/2,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.65

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