Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282, 4,923 and 850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,282, 4,923 and 850 is: 1,275
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,282 : 4,923 = 850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,282/4,923 = 850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,282x = 4,923 × 850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,282x = 4,184,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,184,550/3,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,275
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