Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502, 3,753 and 678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,502, 3,753 and 678 is: 1,017
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,502 : 3,753 = 678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,502/3,753 = 678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,502x = 3,753 × 678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,502x = 2,544,534 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,544,534/2,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017
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