Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210, 4,815 and 778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,210, 4,815 and 778 is: 1,167
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,210 : 4,815 = 778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,210/4,815 = 778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,210x = 4,815 × 778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,210x = 3,746,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,746,070/3,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,167
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