Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148, 3,222 and 609
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,148, 3,222 and 609 is: 913.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,148 : 3,222 = 609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,148/3,222 = 609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,148x = 3,222 × 609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,148x = 1,962,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,962,198/2,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913.50
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