Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178, 3,267 and 639
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,178, 3,267 and 639 is: 958.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,178 : 3,267 = 639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,178/3,267 = 639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,178x = 3,267 × 639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,178x = 2,087,613 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,087,613/2,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958.50
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