Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998, 4,497 and 946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,998, 4,497 and 946 is: 1,419
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,998 : 4,497 = 946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,998/4,497 = 946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,998x = 4,497 × 946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,998x = 4,254,162 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,254,162/2,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,419
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