Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744, 4,116 and 692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,744, 4,116 and 692 is: 1,038
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,744 : 4,116 = 692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,744/4,116 = 692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,744x = 4,116 × 692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,744x = 2,848,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,848,272/2,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038
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