Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568, 3,852 and 744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,568, 3,852 and 744 is: 1,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,568 : 3,852 = 744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,568/3,852 = 744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,568x = 3,852 × 744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,568x = 2,865,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,865,888/2,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116
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