Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037, 3,055.50 and 498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,037, 3,055.50 and 498 is: 747
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,037 : 3,055.50 = 498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,037/3,055.50 = 498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,037x = 3,055.50 × 498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,037x = 1,521,639 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,521,639/2,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747
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