Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072, 3,108 and 1,046
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,072, 3,108 and 1,046 is: 1,569
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,072 : 3,108 = 1,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,072/3,108 = 1,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,072x = 3,108 × 1,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,072x = 3,250,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,250,968/2,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569
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