Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196, 3,294 and 657
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,196, 3,294 and 657 is: 985.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,196 : 3,294 = 657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,196/3,294 = 657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,196x = 3,294 × 657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,196x = 2,164,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,164,158/2,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 985.50
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