Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.04, 2,720 and 1,802.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,802.04, 2,720 and 1,802.04 is: 2,720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,802.04 : 2,720 = 1,802.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,802.04/2,720 = 1,802.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,802.04x = 2,720 × 1,802.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,802.04x = 4,901,548.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,901,548.80/1,802.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,720
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