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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.97, 3,262.05 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.97, 3,262.05 and 614.64 is: 921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.97 : 3,262.05 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.97/3,262.05 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.97x = 3,262.05 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.97x = 2,004,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,986.41/2,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.85

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