Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836, 2,754 and 1,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,836, 2,754 and 1,056 is: 1,584
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,836 : 2,754 = 1,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,836/2,754 = 1,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,836x = 2,754 × 1,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,836x = 2,908,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,224/1,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584
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