Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054, 3,081 and 515
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,054, 3,081 and 515 is: 772.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,054 : 3,081 = 515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,054/3,081 = 515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,054x = 3,081 × 515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,054x = 1,586,715 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,586,715/2,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772.50
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