Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,487.84, 6,732 and 1,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,487.84, 6,732 and 1,714 is: 2,571.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,487.84 : 6,732 = 1,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,487.84/6,732 = 1,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,487.84x = 6,732 × 1,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,487.84x = 11,538,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,538,648/4,487.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571.09
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