Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025, 3,037.50 and 486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,025, 3,037.50 and 486 is: 729
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,025 : 3,037.50 = 486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,025/3,037.50 = 486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,025x = 3,037.50 × 486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,025x = 1,476,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,225/2,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729
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