Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664, 3,996 and 840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,664, 3,996 and 840 is: 1,260
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,664 : 3,996 = 840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,664/3,996 = 840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,664x = 3,996 × 840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,664x = 3,356,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,356,640/2,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,260
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