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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.91, 3,262.55 and 614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.91, 3,262.55 and 614.93 is: 922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.91 : 3,262.55 = 614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.91/3,262.55 = 614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.91x = 3,262.55 × 614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.91x = 2,006,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,220.48/2,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.44

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