Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600, 4,968 and 1,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,600, 4,968 and 1,944 is: 2,682.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,600 : 4,968 = 1,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,600/4,968 = 1,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,600x = 4,968 × 1,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,600x = 9,657,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,657,792/3,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,682.72
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