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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.80, 3,261.86 and 614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.80, 3,261.86 and 614.92 is: 922.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.80 : 3,261.86 = 614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.80/3,261.86 = 614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.80x = 3,261.86 × 614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.80x = 2,005,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,782.95/2,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.28

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