Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193, 3,289.50 and 654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,193, 3,289.50 and 654 is: 981
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,193 : 3,289.50 = 654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,193/3,289.50 = 654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,193x = 3,289.50 × 654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,193x = 2,151,333 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,333/2,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981
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