Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048, 3,072 and 680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,048, 3,072 and 680 is: 1,020
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,048 : 3,072 = 680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,048/3,072 = 680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,048x = 3,072 × 680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,048x = 2,088,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,088,960/2,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020
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