Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984, 2,976 and 616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,984, 2,976 and 616 is: 924
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,984 : 2,976 = 616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,984/2,976 = 616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,984x = 2,976 × 616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,984x = 1,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,833,216/1,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924
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