Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814, 4,221 and 762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,814, 4,221 and 762 is: 1,143
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,814 : 4,221 = 762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,814/4,221 = 762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,814x = 4,221 × 762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,814x = 3,216,402 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,216,402/2,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143
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