Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277, 3,415.50 and 738
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,277, 3,415.50 and 738 is: 1,107
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,277 : 3,415.50 = 738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,277/3,415.50 = 738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,277x = 3,415.50 × 738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,277x = 2,520,639 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,639/2,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107
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