Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 464 is: 696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,832 : 2,748 = 464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,832/2,748 = 464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,832x = 2,748 × 464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,832x = 1,275,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,072/1,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696
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