Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053, 3,079.50 and 514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,053, 3,079.50 and 514 is: 771
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,053 : 3,079.50 = 514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,053/3,079.50 = 514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,053x = 3,079.50 × 514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,053x = 1,582,863 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,582,863/2,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771
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