Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820, 4,230 and 996
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,820, 4,230 and 996 is: 1,494
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,820 : 4,230 = 996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,820/4,230 = 996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,820x = 4,230 × 996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,820x = 4,213,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,213,080/2,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494
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