Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923, 7,384.50 and 1,275
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,923, 7,384.50 and 1,275 is: 1,912.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,923 : 7,384.50 = 1,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,923/7,384.50 = 1,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,923x = 7,384.50 × 1,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,923x = 9,415,237.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,415,237.50/4,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,912.50
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