Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622, 3,933 and 798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,622, 3,933 and 798 is: 1,197
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,622 : 3,933 = 798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,622/3,933 = 798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,622x = 3,933 × 798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,622x = 3,138,534 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,138,534/2,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197
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