Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294, 4,941 and 862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,294, 4,941 and 862 is: 1,293
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,294 : 4,941 = 862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,294/4,941 = 862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,294x = 4,941 × 862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,294x = 4,259,142 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,142/3,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,293
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