Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052, 6,078 and 974
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,052, 6,078 and 974 is: 1,461
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,052 : 6,078 = 974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,052/6,078 = 974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,052x = 6,078 × 974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,052x = 5,919,972 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,919,972/4,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,461
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