Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720, 4,080 and 896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,720, 4,080 and 896 is: 1,344
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,720 : 4,080 = 896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,720/4,080 = 896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,720x = 4,080 × 896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,720x = 3,655,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,655,680/2,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344
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