Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041, 3,061.50 and 502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,041, 3,061.50 and 502 is: 753
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,041 : 3,061.50 = 502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,041/3,061.50 = 502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,041x = 3,061.50 × 502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,041x = 1,536,873 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,873/2,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753
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