Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620, 5,430 and 1,311.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,620, 5,430 and 1,311.50 is: 1,967.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,620 : 5,430 = 1,311.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,620/5,430 = 1,311.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,620x = 5,430 × 1,311.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,620x = 7,121,445 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,121,445/3,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,967.25
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