Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.50, 3,186 and 1,377
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,308.50, 3,186 and 1,377 is: 1,900.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,308.50 : 3,186 = 1,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,308.50/3,186 = 1,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,308.50x = 3,186 × 1,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,308.50x = 4,387,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,387,122/2,308.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900.42
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