Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428, 3,642 and 604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,428, 3,642 and 604 is: 906
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,428 : 3,642 = 604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,428/3,642 = 604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,428x = 3,642 × 604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,428x = 2,199,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,199,768/2,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906
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