Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205, 3,307.50 and 666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,205, 3,307.50 and 666 is: 999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,205 : 3,307.50 = 666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,205/3,307.50 = 666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,205x = 3,307.50 × 666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,205x = 2,202,795 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,795/2,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999
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