Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.60, 3,186 and 1,377.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,309.60, 3,186 and 1,377.92 is: 1,900.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,309.60 : 3,186 = 1,377.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,309.60/3,186 = 1,377.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,309.60x = 3,186 × 1,377.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,309.60x = 4,390,053.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,390,053.12/2,309.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900.79
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