Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080, 4,620 and 771.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,080, 4,620 and 771.50 is: 1,157.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,080 : 4,620 = 771.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,080/4,620 = 771.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,080x = 4,620 × 771.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,080x = 3,564,330 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,564,330/3,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,157.25
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