Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932, 2,898 and 564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,932, 2,898 and 564 is: 846
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,932 : 2,898 = 564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,932/2,898 = 564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,932x = 2,898 × 564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,932x = 1,634,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,634,472/1,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846
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