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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,258.14, 3,386.73 and 614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,258.14, 3,386.73 and 614.32 is: 921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,258.14 : 3,386.73 = 614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,258.14/3,386.73 = 614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,258.14x = 3,386.73 × 614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,258.14x = 2,080,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,535.97/2,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.35

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