Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.64, 4,012 and 943.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,674.64, 4,012 and 943.28 is: 1,414.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,674.64 : 4,012 = 943.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,674.64/4,012 = 943.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,674.64x = 4,012 × 943.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,674.64x = 3,784,439.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,784,439.36/2,674.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,414.93
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