Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.16, 4,116 and 1,013
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,743.16, 4,116 and 1,013 is: 1,519.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,743.16 : 4,116 = 1,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,743.16/4,116 = 1,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,743.16x = 4,116 × 1,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,743.16x = 4,169,508 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,169,508/2,743.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519.97
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