Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407, 3,610.50 and 583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,407, 3,610.50 and 583 is: 874.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,407 : 3,610.50 = 583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,407/3,610.50 = 583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,407x = 3,610.50 × 583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,407x = 2,104,921.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,104,921.50/2,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874.50
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