Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,779.84, 2,454 and 1,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,779.84, 2,454 and 1,464 is: 2,018.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,779.84 : 2,454 = 1,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,779.84/2,454 = 1,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,779.84x = 2,454 × 1,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,779.84x = 3,592,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,592,656/1,779.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,018.53
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