Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465, 3,697.50 and 641
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,465, 3,697.50 and 641 is: 961.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,465 : 3,697.50 = 641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,465/3,697.50 = 641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,465x = 3,697.50 × 641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,465x = 2,370,097.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,370,097.50/2,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961.50
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