Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,636, 5,017.68 and 1,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,636, 5,017.68 and 1,980 is: 2,732.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,636 : 5,017.68 = 1,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,636/5,017.68 = 1,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,636x = 5,017.68 × 1,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,636x = 9,935,006.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,935,006.40/3,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,732.40
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