Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250, 10,875 and 1,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,250, 10,875 and 1,778 is: 2,667
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,250 : 10,875 = 1,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,250/10,875 = 1,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,250x = 10,875 × 1,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,250x = 19,335,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,335,750/7,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,667
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