Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219, 10,828.50 and 1,747
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,219, 10,828.50 and 1,747 is: 2,620.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,219 : 10,828.50 = 1,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,219/10,828.50 = 1,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,219x = 10,828.50 × 1,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,219x = 18,917,389.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,917,389.50/7,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620.50
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