Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880, 4,320 and 828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,880, 4,320 and 828 is: 1,242
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,880 : 4,320 = 828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,880/4,320 = 828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,880x = 4,320 × 828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,880x = 3,576,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,576,960/2,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242
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