Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788, 4,182 and 964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,788, 4,182 and 964 is: 1,446
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,788 : 4,182 = 964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,788/4,182 = 964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,788x = 4,182 × 964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,788x = 4,031,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,031,448/2,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446
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