Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,500, 6,210 and 2,637
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,500, 6,210 and 2,637 is: 3,639.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,500 : 6,210 = 2,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,500/6,210 = 2,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,500x = 6,210 × 2,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,500x = 16,375,770 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,375,770/4,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,639.06
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