Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295, 3,442.50 and 756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,295, 3,442.50 and 756 is: 1,134
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,295 : 3,442.50 = 756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,295/3,442.50 = 756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,295x = 3,442.50 × 756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,295x = 2,602,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,530/2,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134
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