Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204, 3,306 and 988
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,204, 3,306 and 988 is: 1,482
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,204 : 3,306 = 988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,204/3,306 = 988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,204x = 3,306 × 988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,204x = 3,266,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,266,328/2,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,482
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