Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448, 3,672 and 624
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,448, 3,672 and 624 is: 936
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,448 : 3,672 = 624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,448/3,672 = 624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,448x = 3,672 × 624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,448x = 2,291,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,328/2,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936
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