Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292, 4,938 and 860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,292, 4,938 and 860 is: 1,290
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,292 : 4,938 = 860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,292/4,938 = 860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,292x = 4,938 × 860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,292x = 4,246,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,680/3,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290
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