Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234, 4,851 and 802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,234, 4,851 and 802 is: 1,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,234 : 4,851 = 802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,234/4,851 = 802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,234x = 4,851 × 802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,234x = 3,890,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,890,502/3,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203
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