Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872, 2,808 and 846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,872, 2,808 and 846 is: 1,269
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,872 : 2,808 = 846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,872/2,808 = 846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,872x = 2,808 × 846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,872x = 2,375,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,375,568/1,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,269
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