Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748, 4,122 and 924
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,748, 4,122 and 924 is: 1,386
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,748 : 4,122 = 924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,748/4,122 = 924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,748x = 4,122 × 924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,748x = 3,808,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,808,728/2,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386
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