Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,832, 2,748 and 616 is: 924
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,832 : 2,748 = 616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,832/2,748 = 616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,832x = 2,748 × 616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,832x = 1,692,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,692,768/1,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924
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