Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350, 3,525 and 982
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,350, 3,525 and 982 is: 1,473
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,350 : 3,525 = 982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,350/3,525 = 982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,350x = 3,525 × 982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,350x = 3,461,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,461,550/2,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473
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