Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730, 4,095 and 906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,730, 4,095 and 906 is: 1,359
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,730 : 4,095 = 906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,730/4,095 = 906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,730x = 4,095 × 906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,730x = 3,710,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,710,070/2,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,359
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