Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510, 3,765 and 686
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,510, 3,765 and 686 is: 1,029
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,510 : 3,765 = 686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,510/3,765 = 686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,510x = 3,765 × 686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,510x = 2,582,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,790/2,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,029
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