Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932, 4,398 and 1,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,932, 4,398 and 1,108 is: 1,662
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,932 : 4,398 = 1,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,932/4,398 = 1,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,932x = 4,398 × 1,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,932x = 4,872,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,872,984/2,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,662
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