Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116, 3,174 and 577
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,116, 3,174 and 577 is: 865.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,116 : 3,174 = 577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,116/3,174 = 577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,116x = 3,174 × 577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,116x = 1,831,398 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,398/2,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865.50
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