Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064, 3,096 and 525
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,064, 3,096 and 525 is: 787.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,064 : 3,096 = 525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,064/3,096 = 525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,064x = 3,096 × 525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,064x = 1,625,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,400/2,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787.50
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