Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453, 3,679.50 and 629
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,453, 3,679.50 and 629 is: 943.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,453 : 3,679.50 = 629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,453/3,679.50 = 629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,453x = 3,679.50 × 629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,453x = 2,314,405.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,314,405.50/2,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943.50
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