Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020, 3,030 and 652
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,020, 3,030 and 652 is: 978
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,020 : 3,030 = 652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,020/3,030 = 652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,020x = 3,030 × 652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,020x = 1,975,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,975,560/2,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978
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