Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774, 4,161 and 722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,774, 4,161 and 722 is: 1,083
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,774 : 4,161 = 722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,774/4,161 = 722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,774x = 4,161 × 722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,774x = 3,004,242 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,004,242/2,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083
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