Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206, 4,809 and 774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,206, 4,809 and 774 is: 1,161
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,206 : 4,809 = 774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,206/4,809 = 774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,206x = 4,809 × 774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,206x = 3,722,166 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,722,166/3,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161
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