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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.06, 3,694.51 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.06, 3,694.51 and 614.17 is: 921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.06 : 3,694.51 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.06/3,694.51 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.06x = 3,694.51 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.06x = 2,269,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,057.21/2,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.24

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