Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918, 4,377 and 866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,918, 4,377 and 866 is: 1,299
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,918 : 4,377 = 866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,918/4,377 = 866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,918x = 4,377 × 866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,918x = 3,790,482 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,790,482/2,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299
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