Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512, 3,768 and 688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,512, 3,768 and 688 is: 1,032
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,512 : 3,768 = 688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,512/3,768 = 688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,512x = 3,768 × 688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,512x = 2,592,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,592,384/2,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032
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