Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728, 4,092 and 676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,728, 4,092 and 676 is: 1,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,728 : 4,092 = 676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,728/4,092 = 676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,728x = 4,092 × 676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,728x = 2,766,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,766,192/2,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014
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