Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070, 4,605 and 1,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,070, 4,605 and 1,018 is: 1,527
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,070 : 4,605 = 1,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,070/4,605 = 1,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,070x = 4,605 × 1,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,070x = 4,687,890 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,687,890/3,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527
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