Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756, 4,134 and 704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,756, 4,134 and 704 is: 1,056
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,756 : 4,134 = 704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,756/4,134 = 704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,756x = 4,134 × 704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,756x = 2,910,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,910,336/2,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056
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