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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.76, 3,262.35 and 614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.76, 3,262.35 and 614.82 is: 922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.76 : 3,262.35 = 614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.76/3,262.35 = 614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.76x = 3,262.35 × 614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.76x = 2,005,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,743.31/2,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.28

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