Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506, 11,259 and 2,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,506, 11,259 and 2,034 is: 3,051
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,506 : 11,259 = 2,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,506/11,259 = 2,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,506x = 11,259 × 2,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,506x = 22,900,806 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,900,806/7,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,051
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