Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222, 4,833 and 1,398
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,222, 4,833 and 1,398 is: 2,097
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,222 : 4,833 = 1,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,222/4,833 = 1,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,222x = 4,833 × 1,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,222x = 6,756,534 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,756,534/3,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,097
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