Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305, 3,457.50 and 766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,305, 3,457.50 and 766 is: 1,149
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,305 : 3,457.50 = 766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,305/3,457.50 = 766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,305x = 3,457.50 × 766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,305x = 2,648,445 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,648,445/2,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149
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