Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004, 4,506 and 952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,004, 4,506 and 952 is: 1,428
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,004 : 4,506 = 952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,004/4,506 = 952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,004x = 4,506 × 952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,004x = 4,289,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,289,712/3,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,428
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