Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764, 4,146 and 712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,764, 4,146 and 712 is: 1,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,764 : 4,146 = 712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,764/4,146 = 712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,764x = 4,146 × 712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,764x = 2,951,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,951,952/2,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068
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