Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525, 3,787.50 and 701
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,525, 3,787.50 and 701 is: 1,051.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,525 : 3,787.50 = 701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,525/3,787.50 = 701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,525x = 3,787.50 × 701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,525x = 2,655,037.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,655,037.50/2,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,051.50
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