Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,008, 3,012 and 792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,008, 3,012 and 792 is: 1,188
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,008 : 3,012 = 792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,008/3,012 = 792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,008x = 3,012 × 792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,008x = 2,385,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,504/2,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188
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