Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246, 3,369 and 1,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,246, 3,369 and 1,030 is: 1,545
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,246 : 3,369 = 1,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,246/3,369 = 1,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,246x = 3,369 × 1,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,246x = 3,470,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,470,070/2,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,545
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